Asthma results from a prolonged inflammatory process affecting the airways and, as in other forms of COPD, a variety of mediator driven pathways are involved.

Early emphysema due to alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (alpha 1-ATD) in a young patient with asthma is an unusual and frequently missed diagnosis. Theoretical and clinical evidence supports the ...

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD ... and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to deficient levels of AAT ...

According to Asthma + Lung UK, there are nearly two million people living with COPD in the UK. “There are 1.7 million people ...

COPD is a severe lung condition that affects over 14 million adults in the United States. November is its awareness month.

A medical expert has shed light on a condition that leaves sufferers 'gasping for air', with an estimated 600,000 people in ...

COPD affects millions globally and is a leading cause of death. The disease makes breathing difficult and is primarily caused ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major health issue globally, primarily caused by smoking and environmental ...

World COPD Day highlights the serious health risks of prolonged pollution exposure, emphasizing prevention and management strategies for chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Learn about ...

World Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) Day is marked annually on November 20.