Millions of American have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - one of the most common lung diseases. With COPD affecting so many people, how does it affect our quality of life?

A new drug has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to help treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

One of the most common symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) is fatigue, or low energy. If you have COPD , telling your doctor how fatigued you are could keep you out of the hospital.

Having sex can be quite the workout. It can take the wind right out of you. If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ), shortness of breath might be an even bigger problem during sex.

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years. Even though modern science has yet to confirm the usefulness of this ancient medicine, it looks like acupuncture may help patients with a common lung disease.

Many diseases are caused by or related to infections. Likewise, infections can worsen almost any disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) - one of the most common lung diseases.

When patients receive education and self-management tools for their disease, they usually have better outcomes. But what if those tools seem to hurt rather than help?

Kids may not appear to develop conditions from secondhand smoke when they’re being exposed to it in childhood. But, they can still experience respiratory problems later in life.

A quick heart test could go be very useful for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD ) patients. Heart health could help predict how long COPD patients may live.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD ) is deadly enough without help. In a new study, 12 diseases in particular had the strongest association with increasing the risk for COPD patients.