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COPD is a common, often undiagnosed, deadly respiratory disease worsened by tobacco, air pollution, occupational exposures, and COVID, disproportionately affecting poorer populations.

Public health

fromIndependent

1 month ago

Living with COPD: It often looks to others like nothing's wrong, but when our breathing is bad, we tend to stay at home

COPD is incurable but manageable; with available supports and self-management, people can live well despite initial fear and significant health challenges.

California

fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com

3 months ago

Man who died in California house fire allegedly had a history of smoking while on oxygen

A 75-year-old man died in an Escondido house fire likely caused accidentally by smoking while using an oxygen machine; authorities are investigating.

Medicine

fromNews Center

3 months ago

Carbon Dioxide May Drive Lung Damage in COPD - News Center

Chronic hypercapnia actively drives structural lung remodeling and worsens COPD features by inducing airway smooth muscle hypertrophy, ECM deposition, and vascular remodeling.

fromMedCity News

6 months ago

Merck Breathes Life Into Its Respiratory Prospects With $10B Deal to Buy Verona Pharma - MedCity News

Merck has agreed to acquire Verona Pharma for $10 billion, gaining access to its first-in-class drug Ohtuvayre, which treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This acquisition is crucial as Merck seeks assets amid an impending revenue drop from its top product losing patent protection.

Healthcare