COPD, long linked to smoking, is now understood as a complex condition influenced by genes & environment. Research shows a ...

Patients with COPD who underwent autologous transplantation of lung progenitor cells had improved gas exchange capacity, quality of life and walking distance, according to study results. Further ...

Natural herbs and alternative cellular therapy have been proven to help those suffering from COPD, according to the Lung Institute, which runs a handful of treatment centers across the country.

Complementary therapies won’t cure COPD. However, using certain complementary therapies alongside conventional treatments may help reduce shortness of breath, improve exercise capacity, or ...

For the first time, researchers have shown it is possible to repair damaged lung tissue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using the patients’ own lung cells. The ...

Lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two of the deadliest diseases in the country, yet they remain largely unnoticed. Throughout November-Lung Cancer Awareness Month ...

Increased perceived stress may cause worsened respiratory symptoms and decreased quality of life in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States and the world and is on the rise. There is no cure.