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“Patients with mild-to-moderate COPD who have low exercise tolerance are likely to experience poor respiratory health outcomes,” the investigators concluded. “Exercise tolerance may be considered one ...

Emphysema is a chronic lung condition that affects millions of people worldwide and can make everyday activities such as ...

Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...

Patients with HIV have higher risk for obstructive lung disease, gas exchange impairment, a rapid reduction in lung function, and emphysema.

Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...

“Emphysema makes it hard to breathe air out of your lungs as it affects the tiny air sacs at the end of the airways where ...

“Emphysema is part of a group of lung conditions which comes under the umbrella term chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

Treatment can help with symptoms of the condition, which is often caused by smoking, but it can't repair the damaged lungs. The No. 1 treatment for emphysema, per Mayo Clinic, is quitting smoking ...

According to Cleveland Clinic, fatigue and gradual shortness of breath are some of the first symptoms of emphysema. However, many people don't notice symptoms until the disease has destroyed 50 ...

Whether you’re living with emphysema or want to learn how to protect your lungs, understanding the condition is key to managing symptoms and living well. We’ve spoken to Emma Rubach ...