Mucus test shows promise for measuring health of lungs in COPD

Mucus test shows promise for measuring health of lungs in COPD

A novel test based on the levels and composition of certain proteins in mucus, called mucins,…

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NICE recommends new breakthrough treatment for COPD

NICE recommends new breakthrough treatment for COPD

Nearly 30,000 people in England living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease could see their lives transformed…

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Free Access to COPD Lung Health Navigators

Free Access to COPD Lung Health Navigators

COPD patients nationwide have free access to the American Lung Association’s Lung Health Navigator program to…

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Short of breath? Think COPD on World COPD Day – DiscoverWestman.com

Short of breath? Think COPD on World COPD Day – DiscoverWestman.com

Today is COPD Day, a day to take note of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and to…

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Lung Association Offers Free Access to Lung Health Navigators to People with COPD Nationwide

Lung Association Offers Free Access to Lung Health Navigators to People with COPD Nationwide

CHICAGO, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today is World COPD Day, and the American Lung Association is…

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Singing helps patients with COPD and interstitial lung disease

Singing helps patients with COPD and interstitial lung disease

Singing can improve the quality of life of people with lung disease and help reduce their…

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Why the World Can’t Afford to Overlook COPD

Why the World Can’t Afford to Overlook COPD

1. World Health Organization, “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),” 6 November 2024. 2. “2025 Gold Report…

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Digital inhalers may detect early warning signs of COPD flare-ups

Digital inhalers may detect early warning signs of COPD flare-ups

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Digital inhalers may help predict impending acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary…

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The First FDA-Approved Biologic Drug to Treat Uncontrolled COPD

The First FDA-Approved Biologic Drug to Treat Uncontrolled COPD

Dupixent (dupilumab), a drug already used to treat atopic dermatitis and asthma, became the first biologic…

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Elevated risk of developing COPD with e-cigarette use: Study

Elevated risk of developing COPD with e-cigarette use: Study

Using e-cigarettes, often called vaping, significantly increases the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a…

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