Dec. 10—(StatePoint) More than 11 million people in the United States are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including more than 3 million people with emphysema, a type of COPD.

School of Nursing researchers have identified a new benefit of mindfulness for people managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a condition commonly known as COPD. The study, “Associations ...

We currently know that COPD, and specifically emphysema, is not just a lung disease found alongside lung cancer; it increases ...

Miami (March 11, 2025) – People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and arthritis have a higher risk of death than people with arthritis who do not have COPD, according to a new study.

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People who have arthritis and also have COPD have a significantly higher risk of death than those without the respiratory disease, according to a new study. In fact, people with arthritis and COPD are ...

CHICAGO, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is World COPD Day, and the American Lung Association is spotlighting a free program to provide personalized, one-on-one support to people living with COPD.

Misunderstanding COPD and asthma can be risky. Recognising the difference in the condition, treatment options, and the need for early intervention is important.

A CDC report shows people living in rural areas experience greater COPD risk, hospitalizations, and mortality. Factors like high rates of smoking, limited access to COPD care, and rural industries may ...

Miami (August 26, 2025) – People with schizophrenia are more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting a possible syndemic relationship between the two diseases, in ...

People with schizophrenia are more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting a possible syndemic relationship between the two diseases, in addition to people not ...