An injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing […]
A form of vitamin B3 lowers COPD lung inflammation: Study
Oral supplementation with nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, helped reduce markers of lung inflammation in older adults with […]
New study shows promising results for COPD treatment
We live longer and longer, and as we age, a lot of us develop a series of health issues and […]
Nature offers me a way of looking at smoking and COPD
I watch a leaf falling from the tree on a day when the wind is quiet, with just a tiny […]
A story of COPD, vertigo, and a Jamaican ‘coal miner’
Those of us with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have to juggle several other conditions. For me, that includes […]
Researchers develop robotic sensory cilia that monitor internal biomarkers to detect and assess airway diseases
Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is leading a team of researchers that has developed a system of artificial […]
Have you heard any myths about COPD?
Posted on November 01, 2024 | This post was authored by Kristen Szymonik, BS, RRT, AE-C November is COPD Awareness Month! […]
My worsening COPD symptoms have prompted a change of habits
Though I attempted to follow my treatment plan and watched for signs of an impending exacerbation, one crept up on […]
FDA approves first RSV vaccine for at-risk adults younger than 50
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abrysvo, a vaccine that protects against lung infections caused by the […]