Sly Stone died after a prolonged battle with COPD, a lung condition that can be debilitating. Here's what doctors want you to know about it.

For COPD patients, the adage holds true: "the first way to get out of a hole is to quit digging one," said Christopher Mosher, MD, MHS, of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

A COPD treatment for former smokers developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi failed to meet its primary endpoint in one Phase 3 trial.

An experimental COPD medicine from Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals produced mixed results in a pair of studies, the companies said Friday, sending both firms’ shares down in early and pre ...

The FDA approved mepolizumab (Nucala) for adults with inadequately controlled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), drugmaker GSK announced on Thursday. Labeling for the interleukin-5 (IL ...

The FDA has approved Nucala (mepolizumab) for the add-on maintenance treatment of patients with inadequately controlled eosinophilic COPD.

“Using the new COPD diagnostic schema, compared with individuals classified as not having COPD, those with a new diagnosis of COPD had greater all-cause and respiratory-specific mortality, more ...

New findings from the MATINEE and COPD-HELP studies suggest mepolizumab could reduce exacerbations and improve quality of life in patients with eosinophilic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

A person can get a COPD inhaler through Medicare Part D or a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan with prescription coverage.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is among the most common breathing conditions. It's the result of damaged lung tissue.

New research reveals how COPD impacts women uniquely, urging tailored approaches for diagnosis and treatment.

A new study shows that a form of vitamin B3 can reduce lung inflammation in COPD patients. The researchers hope it will pave the way for new treatment options.