Research shows that digital inhalers equipped with remote monitoring capabilities may aid in predicting and identifying ...

Digital inhalers may help predict occurrence of acute exacerbations of COPD for patients in an ambulatory setting.

The FDA recently approved mepolizumab for treating adults with inadequately controlled COPD and an eosinophilic phenotype, ...

If your COPD symptoms are worse than usual, you may be experiencing a COPD exacerbation. Learn the warning signs and what to do about them.

A COPD “flare-up” is when your symptoms get worse. And if they come on more suddenly or seriously, or last longer than usual, it’s called an “acute exacerbation.” Experts say this is a ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage to the airways. It typically refers to emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

It is becoming increasingly recognized that people with COPD have an elevated risk of serious CV events,1 discussed Hanania ...

If your doctor suspects you have COPD, you’ll likely undergo a few different tests, including a chest X-ray. Learn how to prepare for an X-ray and what the results could mean. Plus, see pictures ...

When you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you might experience occasional exacerbations (flare-ups). These episodes are characterized by a sudden worsening of symptoms including ...

If you have COPD, there are some things that can cause the disease to flare up. This is referred to as “COPD exacerbation.” Some of the most common causes of COPD exacerbation include: viral or ...

Gabapentinoid use was associated with severe exacerbation among users with COPD, supporting warnings from regulatory agencies about potentially serious adverse effects of the drugs, according to ...

So what is an exacerbation of COPD, or exacerbation of chronic bronchitis? Basically, it is based on a symptomatic definition. The patient complains about an increase in the baseline symptoms of ...