Higher inhaled corticosteroid dose may be a risk factor for Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in patients with severe COPD, according to data published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research.“The ...

COPD is the third leading cause of death by disease in the U.S., with more than 16.4 million people living with the disease, according to the American Lung Association.

Low birth weight is associated with an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly among smokers, highlighting the impact of early-life factors on respiratory ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects more than 400 million people, continues to be the third cause of death ...

People with COPD are at risk for severe complications of COVID-19. And recurrent respiratory infections in people with COPD can lead to worsening lung function and health over time, Raju says.

Air Quality As A Risk Factor. Beyond biomass and occupational exposure, the poor air quality of late is also becoming an increasingly common factor that contributes to COPD.

All patients had an existing health problem or risk factor for infection, and/or recurrent respiratory infections in the past. Patients were randomized to receive one of three interventions.

A range of reproductive factors, including age when periods first start and an early menopause, are all linked to a heightened risk of COPD—the umbrella term for progressive lung conditions that ...