January 18, 2012: Study Maps Path From Smoking to Emphysema in Mice
Immune response to smoke causes the disease, researchers say

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

November 28, 2011: Patches, Counseling, Persistence Can Help Smokers Quit
'Keep working at it' could be key to success, studies suggest

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 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

May 23, 2011: Certain COPD Meds Linked to Urinary Troubles in Men
Inhaled drugs such as Spiriva, Atrovent may raise odds for urinary retention, study finds

May 11, 2011: Discovery of Lung Stem Cells May Herald New Treatments
But the research is preliminary, so human benefits won't come any time soon

March 23, 2011: Menthol Cigarettes Pose No Added Lung Cancer Risk: Study
But experts stress that choosing the minty smokes won't help you avoid deadly respiratory disease

March 11, 2011: New Test for Emphysema on the Horizon
Simple blood test could enable detection before symptoms, experts say

March 09, 2011: Lesser Known Lung Diseases Can Strike Smokers, Ex-Smokers
Study found these reduced lung capacity, but also reduced chances of emphysema, COPD

September 20, 2010: Early Trial Suggests COPD Drug Might Help Some Asthmatics
Adding Spiriva to steroid seems to work, but more study is needed, experts say

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

August 20, 2010: Study Finds Even a Little Cigarette Smoke Harms Airway
Just a few puffs trigger genetic changes in cells that could spur disease, experts say

July 07, 2010: Ancestry May Affect Lung Function Tests
Adjusting for genetic history would improve results for asthma, COPD, study suggests

June 01, 2010: More Cancer-Causing Chemicals in U.S. Cigarettes
They contain about 3 times as much of a potent carcinogen as foreign brands, CDC finds

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

May 25, 2010: Quick Use of Antibiotics Best for COPD Flare-Ups
Not waiting to confirm an infection improves patient outcomes, researchers say

May 17, 2010: Lung Disease Can Be Genetic Even Without Family History
Finding could pave way for tests that predict the illness, researchers say

February 15, 2010: Cigars, Pipes No 'Healthy' Alternative to Cigarettes
Users still inhale fumes, and lungs suffer, study finds

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

December 30, 2009: Living With a Smoker Puts Kids at Risk for Emphysema
Lung damage seen in otherwise healthy nonsmoking adults, study finds

December 22, 2009: Gene Therapy Holds Promise for Emphysema
In mice, single treatment offered lifetime protection against inherited form of disease

November 04, 2009: Americans Gaining Awareness of COPD: Survey
Yet half of those with lung disease symptoms remain undiagnosed, experts say

October 28, 2009: Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking

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

June 17, 2009: Lung Enzyme Both Friend and Foe
MMP-12 contributes to emphysema, but also guards against infection, study shows

April 22, 2009: Double-Lung Transplant Better for Long-Term Survival
But finding is controversial, since bilateral procedure could halve number of recipients

March 26, 2009: Swallowing-Breathing Dysfunction Worsens Lung Disorder
Timing of each altered in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, study finds

March 20, 2009: Researchers Suspect Genetic Link to COPD
Inherited susceptibility to cigarette smoke may be the key

March 11, 2009: Genes May Decide Which Smokers Get Lung Disease
Certain DNA could encourage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, research shows

December 22, 2008: Drug Shields Mice From Emphysema
Experimental approach seemed to protect the animals from smoke's harmful effects, researchers say

November 25, 2008: Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder must weigh risks, benefits, experts say

September 23, 2008: Leading COPD Drugs Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack
Doctors must weigh benefits, risks for meds like Spiriva, Atrovent, experts say

September 12, 2008: Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients
Sulphoraphane boosts lungs' antioxidant activity, researchers explain

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

June 24, 2008: Young Pop Star's Emphysema Startles Experts
But Amy Winehouse's reported diagnosis is a reminder of the damage drugs or cigarettes can do to lungs, they say

May 15, 2008: Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema
Doxycycline in mice boosts protective protein, too early to see benefit in humans