Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Emphysema is a chronic lung disease that occurs when the air sacs in the lungs (called ...
COPD is a severe lung condition that affects over 14 million adults in the United States. November is its awareness month.
Researchers are exploring how small airway abnormalities in younger smokers could help identify who is at risk of developing ...
Researchers are exploring how small airway abnormalities in younger smokers could help identify who is at risk of developing ...
Although COPD itself is regarded as one risk factor for osteoporosis, the relationship between the extent of emphysema and reduced bone density is still unclear. Our first aim was therefore to ...