Lung Disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a significant killer, according to a CDC report released today.

A common antibiotic, taken for a year, reduced the number of flare-ups in patients with the lung disease known as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), according to new research.

About one in four adults ages 35 and over can be expected to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), new research suggests.

People with the lung disease COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) who overdo it on bacon, salami, and other cured meats may be at greater risk for experiencing a flare-up that lands them back in the hospital.

Sitting for a long time may raise the risk of pulmonary embolism, a study suggests.

Breathing problems in some soldiers returning from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan may be signs of a respiratory disorder rarely seen in healthy young adults, a study shows.

Much hope has been pinned on vitamin D to cure, prevent, or treat a host of diseases, including the lung disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). New research, however, may dash some of this enthusiasm for people with COPD, an umbrella name for chronic lung diseases including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

People who live in the nation's most polluted cities are breathing cleaner air than they have in over a decade, according to new data released today by the American Lung Association.

Acupuncture may allow people with the lung disease COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) to breathe a little bit easier.

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be able to reap significant health benefits by engaging in an interactive video exercising program at home using Nintendo’s Wii Fit video game, a new study says.

A drop in walking speed may signal a decline in health for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study shows.

A small study that tested vitamin D against a placebo in patients with chronic lung disease found that those getting the vitamin D could breathe better and exercise more than those on the dummy pills.

Noting that "air pollution kills," the American Lung Association released its annual list of the most and least polluted U.S. cities. Bakersfield, Calif., has the worst, Honolulu and Santa Fe the best air.

Noting that "air pollution kills," the American Lung Association released its annual list of the most and least polluted U.S. cities. Bakersfield, Calif., has the worst, Honolulu and Santa Fe the best air.

Electronic faucets may be touch-free, but they are far from germ free. In a new study, researchers at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine report finding higher levels of disease-carrying bacteria on hands-free faucets compared to conventional, manually operated faucets.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the first national standards for mercury and other toxins emitted by power plants, which are some of the biggest air polluters in the nation.

Researchers in Australia have identified four molecular characteristics, or biomarkers, of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which they say could lead to better ways to diagnose the respiratory conditions.

The FDA has approved a new treatment for people with worsening symptoms of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung disorder that makes breathing difficult.

Tennis star Serena Williams is recovering from a pulmonary embolism and hematoma. WebMD's FAQ answers your questions about this potentially life-threatening condition.

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be at increased risk for developing shingles, a new study shows.

Living with COPD presents 13 million Americans with new challenges, and opportunities for better health. Are you one? Then read on.

WebMD discusses what people with COPD can do for better breathing.