[27] As in other studies, the male sex was a risk factor of exacerbation ... a higher risk of exacerbation in females. [30] The study included patients with a diagnosis of COPD and with a ...

After a COPD exacerbation, patients face a raised risk for cardiovascular events. The time linked to the greatest risk for nonfatal cardiovascular events differed based on exacerbation severity.

Older adults typically develop COPD compared to younger age groups. The longer you’re exposed to certain risk factors, including smoking, the higher the chance of developing this group of lung ...

COPD exacerbations apart from making you feel terrible for a few days, there is a risk that it could end up leading to a hospitalization. Which is obviously a concerning outcome where you may need ...

Background: For several years, asthma and COPD have been regarded as distinct entities, with distinct clinical courses. However, despite distinctive physiologic features at the time of diagnosis ...

It can be difficult to tell asthma and COPD apart because both may include coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Asthma is a risk factor for COPD and your chances of having both increase as ...

Smoking is the primary cause of COPD — accounting for around 90% of cases. However, non-smokers can also develop this disease due to a range of other risk factors. These include environmental ...