COPD News

COPD puts damper on sex life

Shortness of breath during sexual activity is common for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new, small study finds.

Self-managing COPD is risky

A new study reveals that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to die after receiving comprehensive education and self-management tools.

Acupuncture may ease COPD

For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acupuncture may help relieve shortness of breath during activity, Japanese researchers suggest.

Nutritional support help in COPD

Nutritional support, mainly in the form of oral nutritional supplements, has a significant upside in patients with COPD, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.

Cured meat tied to COPD

Among people with COPD, those who eat a lot of cured meats are more likely to end up in the hospital second time, Spanish researchers have found.

Passive smoking ups kids COPD risk

A new study reveals that children who are exposed to passive smoke have almost double the risk of developing COPD in adulthood compared with non-exposed children.

Climate change lead to diseases

Worldwide increases in the incidences of asthma, allergies, infectious and cardiovascular diseases will result from a variety of impacts of global climate change.

Too much bacon causes COPD flare-up

Eating too much lunch meat, bacon, hot dogs and such could worsen symptoms of airway diseases like emphysema and chronic bronchitis, a new study suggests.

Soft drinks linked to COPD

A new study published in the Journal Respirology reveals that a high level of soft drink consumption is associated with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Scans may pick up COPD

Men with a history of heavy smoking who have a CT scan to look for lung cancer could benefit from a simultaneous check for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).