COPD usually arises from an interaction between host and environmental factors. Cigarette smoke is an important risk factor. To investigate whether there is an interaction between biomass smoke ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is one of the world’s leading causes of death - more than 300 million live with the ...

Allen says that one key factor is that it champions foods ... and a diet high in antioxidants lowers the risk of respiratory diseases, including COPD. “Antioxidant vitamins such as vitamins ...

Although it is the primary risk factor, the researchers explained that smoking is not the sole determinant of COPD; data from 2019 found that nonsmokers make up about one-third of the 391.9 ...

COPD cases among younger individuals are on the rise due to factors such as smoking, vaping, air pollution, and exposure to ...

According to Research by SNS Insider, Nebulizer Market Growth is Driven by Rising Prevalence of Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Technological Advancements.Austin, Oct. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ...

Malnutrition is found to be a leading problem in elderly patients with hospital admission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), hence being a predictor of greater than 180 ...

Sure, having a cold or respiratory infection can temporarily make it harder to breathe. But if excessive coughing and ...

Patients with COPD and type 2 diabetes using SGLT2i were much less likely to have ER visits and hospitalizations related to COPD exacerbations.

Rural women with COPD face rising mortality rates, while urban women and men see declines. A new study highlights the social ...

A range of reproductive factors, including age when periods first start and an early menopause, are all linked to a heightened risk of COPD—the umbrella term for progressive lung conditions that ...

Background: Although many studies have suggested that biomass smoke is a risk factor for COPD, the relationship between the two has not been firmly established. In particular, the extent of the ...