An ongoing cough is a symptom of COPD, especially when it comes with mucus. It isn’t pleasant, but there are ways to manage it. Doctors use stages to describe how severe your COPD is.

There are various ways to measure COPD stages, including using the GOLD system and BODE index. There’s no way to predict exact life expectancy, but having this progressive lung disease can ...

With 30% of COPD cases misdiagnosed, experts call for improved diagnostic strategies, better disease classification, and ...

There are multiple forums where you can start or read a conversation. One such forum is dedicated to "end stage" COPD. You can access the forums without a subscription but would need to subscribe ...

As the UK endures another harsh winter, plummeting temperatures and a surge in respiratory infections are placing strain on ...

India: Emerging evidence highlights the potential role of serum soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) as a valuable biomarker for diagnosing and monitoring chronic obstructive ...

Emphysema is a type of COPD, where damage occurs to the alveoli ... A low DLCO result may indicate lung issues at an earlier stage, allowing people to begin treatment sooner, which may improve ...