Autoimmunity plays a role in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a recent genome study.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common respiratory condition involving progressive lung damage. This article, the first in a two-part series, describes its pathophysiology, diagnosis and ...

COPD, the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States, causes obstructed airflow from the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties, coughing and wheezing.

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Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the two main types of COPD. Learn how they differ, what causes them, and how doctors treat them.