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COPD 101

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is on the rise in women. Here’s what you need to know.

Women With Asthma More Likely to Develop COPD

Women With Asthma More Likely to Develop COPD

More than 4 in 10 women with asthma developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

‘Scary’ Lung Disease Now Afflicts More Women Than Men In U.S.

Women and Their Health Care Providers Need to Be More Aware of COPD

More women than men are now dying from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is associated with increased rates of women smoking in the 1960s and 1970s.

Ted Koppel's Fight to Make COPD Headline News

Ted Koppel's Fight to Make COPD Headline News

The doctor who diagnosed Grace Anne Koppel with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) didn't pull any punches.

Blood Tests May Predict COPD Flare-Ups

Signs of chronic inflammation in the blood linked to faster deterioration of lung function.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disorder that typically occurs in older adults with a history of smoking. READ MORE