COPD

The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued a new draft recommendation against screening asymptomatic adults for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued a new draft recommendation against screening asymptomatic adults for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

New research examined the role of lung function early in life in the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease later in life.

New research examined the role of lung function early in life in the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease later in life.

Recent research examined the effectiveness of current guidelines for the treatment and diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and the risks of misdiagnosis.

Recent research examined the effectiveness of current guidelines for the treatment and diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and the risks of misdiagnosis.

A new study investigated the relationship between physical activity and disease progression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

A new study investigated the relationship between physical activity and disease progression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

A new study measures the impact of smoking on quality of life and frequency of chest pains in post-angioplasty patients.