January 17, 2012: Vitamin D Won't Help Most COPD Patients: Study
However, those with severe vitamin deficiency may see a benefit, researchers say

September 09, 2011: Risk for COPD Higher Than Thought: Study
People have a 1-in-4 four chance of developing the debilitating lung disease during their lifetime, researchers find

July 21, 2011: Health Tip: Manage COPD Symptoms
Suggestions for living with the lung disease

July 20, 2011: Breathing Problems Strike Soldiers Returning From Iraq
Exposure to some unknown toxin in the air could be the cause, experts say

July 05, 2011: Arcapta Inhaler Approved for COPD
Helps prevent wheezing and shortness of breath

June 29, 2011: No Headway Against COPD, Which Now Affects Women More
Smoking-linked respiratory ailment has become third biggest killer in the U.S., researchers say

June 15, 2011: COPD Drug Via Mist Inhaler Could Raise Death Risk: Study
Spiriva isn't yet available in this form to U.S. patients, although a powdered formulation is

March 01, 2011: Roflumilast Approved for Form of COPD
Drug aimed at treating lung disease characterized by chronic bronchitis

February 23, 2011: Cigarette Smoke Fuels Mucus Production in People With Bronchitis
It suppresses protein that helps kill off excess mucus cells in the airways, study finds

August 25, 2010: Health Tip: Recognizing COPD
Possible symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

May 31, 2010: Women Smokers Targeted on 'World No Tobacco Day'
Smoking-related illnesses kill more females than males, organizers say

February 04, 2010: Steroids May Be Overrated in Treatment of COPD
But experts disagree over whether to continue using them or not

January 20, 2010: Even Mild Lung Disease Affects the Heart
Reduced blood supply is probable cause, expert says

September 15, 2009: Gene 'Switch' May Help Drive Excess Fluid in Lungs
Finding could lead to treatments for bronchitis, asthma, researchers say

June 26, 2009: Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function
Chronic lung disease rates lower in those who consume soy, researchers say

August 28, 2008: Cadmium Exposure Tied to Lung Disease
Found in cigarette smoke, fertilizers, even low levels of the metal can double risk