Age at menstruation, age at menopause, number of children, miscarriage and stillbirth each impacted a woman’s risk for COPD, according to results published in Thorax.“These findings ...

Patients with COPD and type 2 diabetes had a reduced risk for COPD hospitalization, noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation and all-cause mortality if they used an SGLT-2 inhibitor, according to ...

Who is at risk of COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can strike anyone, however there are some people who may be more at a risk for developing the lung condition.

By Dr Shivraj A.L. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung condition that is progressive and debilitating in nature as it causes airflow blockage. Individuals with COPD experience ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung condition that often hides in plain sight. You may think you're ...

Certain risk factors, such as smoking, can increase a person's chances of developing emphysema. Other factors can also contribute. Learn more here.

Why has it been difficult to control COPD? Throughout life, the lungs are constantly exposed to environmental factors, such as harmful pollutants. The major risk factor associated with COPD ...

TOPLINE: Several female reproductive factors across the life cycle were significantly associated with increased COPD risk, including age at menarche, number of children, infertility, pregnancy ...

After adjusting for age, sex, smoking, IgE, and skin test reactivity, active asthma was significantly associated with subsequent development of CB, emphysema, and COPD.

New COPD research reveals that women have roughly 50% greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared to men, even when accounting for smoking history and other ...

If a person has been exposed to risk factors for occupational COPD or has symptoms, the American Lung Association recommends that they speak to their healthcare provider.

Risk Factors and Diagnosis Anyone can develop COPD, but people aged 40 or older and those who smoke or used to smoke are at higher risk.