COPD

A recent event in London, the Asthma & COPD conference, has again raised awareness of the issues facing the medical industry and sufferers of these conditions, whilst outlining the positive progress being made in preventing and treating…

There’s a new, non-invasive way to see if smoking has affected your wellbeing. This is according to research published in the April issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, which found that in vivo ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) imaging can…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects more than your physical wellness, it can also take its toll on your emotional wellbeing. This is according to a new press release issued by the American Thoracic Society, which states,…

If you’re consistently exposed to both wood smoke and tobacco smoke, your wellbeing is at a greater risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This is according to a new Colombian study, scheduled to be presented at…

A positive batch of late-stage trial data has put Spanish drug manufacturer Almirall and US group Forest Laboratories one step closer to improving COPD wellness. The company has announced the results of their study, which indicates they are…

Approximately 21% of the air you breathe is oxygen, which is absolutely essential to your wellbeing. Oxygen is used for the function of every cell in your body, and becomes transported to each and every one of these cells through your…

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have created a novel way to study COPD and could lead to new treatments and ways to monitor how those treatments affect patient wellness. This discovery has come as a result of a…

If you’ve read the title of this article, which I’m guessing you have, you’re probably thinking ‘lung attacks? Is that a thing?’ Lung attacks are all too real, and though they are less known than heart attacks, they are, unfortunately, no…

A survey has found that, contrary to popular belief among wellness experts and members of the general public alike, women’s wellbeing may be more susceptible than men’s to a group of chronic lung diseases. Characterised by shortness of…

Spanish researchers have discovered that there is a link between and a higher mortality risk among patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, this may, in fact, be good news for COPD wellness, as…

We generally think of physical activity as a good thing; exercise and staying active are important for your fitness and overall wellbeing. And certainly this is generally the case, it is important for our health that we get plenty of…

Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can benefit from an annual flu vaccine that will reduce their risk of contracting flu and pneumonia while reducing the symptoms of their lung condition. COPD is a…

For the expecting family, the last thing that you want to find out is that something is wrong. Hearing the news that your bouncing little baby is fit and healthy will naturally mean the world to you. A study found that the symptoms…

Advances in medicines mean people suffering from asthma can lead a pretty normal life with minimal health issues. Taking your medication properly and regularly is vital. Using your preventative inhaler every day, even if you feel well,…