Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Exercise capacity and physical function improved in patients hospitalized for a COPD exacerbation with use of ...

A 12-month, home-based exercise program improved exercise capacity and patient-perceived fitness in adults with COPD but did not affect dyspnea, according to new data published in Chest. “Home-based ...

According to the American Thoracic Society, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is an umbrella term that covers conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma — conditions of ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercising one leg at a time can improve aerobic capacity more than two-legged exercise in patients who have stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according ...

COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – refers to a group of lung diseases that cause damage to the airways and air sacs in the lungs. The damage can’t be reversed, so treatment includes ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is defined by airway obstruction and alveolar damage caused by exposure to noxious air particles. The physiologic results include varying degrees of ...

A new study offers encouraging news for older adults with chronic respiratory conditions who may struggle to access traditional gym-based rehabilitation programs. Researchers found that pulmonary ...

An overview of COPD management programs available and offered by payers to members to help support patient adherence to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease therapies. Neil Minkoff, MD: What are the ...

If youre living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), one of the best ways to help manage shortness of breath and improve your quality of life is to do breathing exercises. People with ...