With the earlier definition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), patients were essentially defined as having either chronic bronchitis or emphysema, with emphysema classified as a ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic respiratory (lung) ...

The relationship between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis (CB) is important, significant and overlapping in nature. This review will analyze the relationship ...

COPD refers to a group of progressive lung diseases, mainly chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Smoking is the biggest risk factor for developing COPD, but exposure to chemical fumes, vapors ...

Due to the destructive nature of COPD on patients’ lungs and well-being, timely diagnosis is key, and integrating spirometry ...

Here's what causes bronchitis, how the illness usually spreads and how you can treat symptoms if it affects you or a loved ...

MD: IL-33 inhibition with tozorakimab may offer clinical benefits in patients with COPD at high risk of exacerbations.

A revolutionary AI-powered diagnostic test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is set to be introduced in GP ...

The other main form of bronchitis is called chronic bronchitis ... pneumoniae and medical conditions such as GERD or COPD. Understanding the different types of bronchitis can also be helpful ...