BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cigarette smoke exposure is associated with the development and severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, which is the third leading cause of death worldwide.

If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—an umbrella term for several lung diseases, including emphysema, ...

“Compared to non-CMR recipients, CMR recipients experienced a considerably higher increase in adherence to COPD medications from 2016 to 2017, and findings with data from more recent years are ...

The 2025 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) report highlighted climate change, cardiovascular risk, and pulmonary hypertension. Claus F. Vogelmeier, MD, chair of the GOLD ...

David Mannino is co-founder and chief medical officer of the COPD Foundation. He's an internal medicine doctor with a specialty in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at University of ...

There are many myths and misconceptions about COPD — such as only those who smoke can get it. Knowing the realities of the condition can help you separate fact from fiction. Chronic obstructive ...

Inhaled corticosteroids pose long-term risks in COPD management, prompting careful screening and potential de-escalation strategies, said Sara Assaf, MD. There are significant long-term systemic risks ...

A phlegmy cough and shortness of breath are possible warning signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Keeping track of your symptoms and knowing your risk factors can help you test ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is one of the world’s leading causes of death, responsible for 3.5 million ...