An estimated 16 million adults in the U.S. have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a lung disease characterized by limited lung airflow. Its symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, a cough ...

The focus on curbing COPD prevalence has largely focused on smoking cessation, but there are other factors, including diet, that can contribute to the risk of developing COPD. Adhering to a healthy ...

Interventions for COPD include a variety of care from various healthcare professionals. Part of that care is a detailed plan based on your needs and developed by a nurse or a respiratory therapist.