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 ...

Whether it’s a short flight of stairs or anxiety, breathlessness happens. But if it lingers or feels out of proportion, it ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for over three million deaths each year, according to the World Health Organization. Given ...

AI-powered platform Swaasa is using cough sound analysis through smartphones to help screen respiratory diseases such as COPD ...

Background Pulmonary function testing provides important insight regarding health; the vital capacity (VC) is so named because of its association with survival and longevity. Interpretation of ...

A new study shows that a simple measurement from routine chest X-rays can help predict survival among patients with lung ...

Coal miners in North Central West Virginia now have a new option for specialized lung health screenings closer to home, after ...

Allergy and asthma share symptoms but differ in causes and treatment. Expert suggests accurate diagnosis using clinical ...

A scientific team has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The blood test ...

Jen was a busy nurse, wife, mother and friend when she first started experiencing the symptoms that would eventually lead to ...