Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is a chronic disease that affects quality of life and mobility, and can lead to respiratory ...

August 17, 2020 -- A subcommittee of the American Thoracic Society Assembly in Sleep and Respiratory Neurobiology has released new clinical practice guidelinesto help advise clinicians on the optimal ...

When you think about diseases that affect the lungs, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there are likely some warning signs you already know, such as frequent wheezing and coughing.

“Pharmacologic Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline,” was published in April in the American Journal of Respiratory ...

There’s no cure for COPD, but treatments like medication, inhalers, and lifestyle changes can help. Experts are also looking into new treatment options like biologic medication and stem cell therapy.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in ageing populations. 1 However, there is a significant dissociation between guideline ...

This article is developed and funded by Chiesi Ltd. Dr Sooj has been paid an honorarium for his author contribution. I’M Dr Suraj Kukadia, known as Dr Sooj, an NHS GP who has seen how life-changing ...

The American Thoracic Society has released a new clinical practice guideline on the pharmacologic management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The American Thoracic Society (ATS) has released ...