COPD

Global burden of COPD expected to increase through 2050
COPD exacerbations and associated costs are expected to skyrocket in the next 25 years.
October 22, 2025
Global Burden
Discovery may unlock regenerative therapies for lung disease
A molecular “switch” in the lungs helps to repair tissue and fight infection.
October 22, 2025
Lung Treatment
Online music program boosts quality of life for people with COPD, ILD
The approach helps patients overcome obstacles to conventional pulmonary rehabilitation alone.
October 15, 2025
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CDC respiratory virus guidance
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Review recommendations and updates to help prevent illness.
April 10, 2025
CDC respiratory virus guidance
Pirfenidone shows promise for COPD patients
Research shows the drug does more than treat pulmonary fibrosis.
October 15, 2025
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COPD, asthma inhalers drive greenhouse gas emissions
October 8, 2025
Inhaler
Changes could boost access to noninvasive ventilation for COPD
Efforts led by the American College of Chest Physicians helped lead to proposed changes in the federal coverage guidelines.
October 8, 2025
Noninvasive Ventilation
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CDC respiratory virus guidance
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Review recommendations and updates to help prevent illness.
April 10, 2025
CDC respiratory virus guidance
Researchers pioneer new breathing test for lung disease
The test could detect COPD and asthma earlier, more accurately and closer to home.
October 2, 2025
A volunteer undertaking a computed cardiopulmonography based breath test.
Treatment helps rhinovirus infections in COPD patients
Vapendavir showed beneficial results in rhinovirus challenge study.
October 2, 2025
Altesa BioSciences is hoping that its rhinovirus treatment vapendavir can disrupt the cycle of the virus in COPD patients.
Carbon dioxide may drive lung damage in COPD
Elevated levels of CO2 may play a bigger role in COPD than previously thought.
September 25, 2025
Carbon Dioxide
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Pulmonary drug market forecast
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Review analysis, trends and predictions for pulmonary drug delivery systems, 2025 to 2034.
April 10, 2025
Pulmonary drug market forecast
Benralizumab misses endpoint in COPD trial
The drug fell short of expectations in the RESOLUTE phase 3 trial.
September 25, 2025
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Home-based program could reduce fall risk in COPD patients
Combination of exercise program and virtual care support could help improve strength and balance.
September 18, 2025
Fall Risk1
Use of inhaled maintenance medicines for COPD doesn’t always follow guidelines
Research suggests users are not adhering to medication guidelines that come along with prescriptions.
September 18, 2025
Guidelines
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