Chronic coughing and wheezing may be warning signs of lung disease. WebMD's slideshow covers the symptoms and treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

COPD is a progressive lung condition occurring in several forms, in which structural changes obstruct airflow, making it harder to breathe. It’s often caused by long-term exposure to tobacco ...

And the patients just get worse. COPD flare-ups to us are extremely serious because they are a marker that you are going to lose lung function. Thomas DeMarini, MD cont In other words, each ...

COPD is caused by damage to the lungs or airways that can lead to inflammation. “Once you have damage to your lungs, it does not get better,” said Tonya Flaugh, Nurse Practitioner at ...

According to the World Health Organisation, COPD – a common lung disease – is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.5 million deaths in 2021, around five per cent of all ...