Lung cancer screening saves lives by detecting cancer early when it is most treatable. But what many people don’t realize is that the same low-dose CT scans used to screen for lung cancer can also ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- For people with emphysema, breathing in is hard because the lungs can't expand properly. In this week's Moves in Medicine, we learn about a procedure letting some emphysema ...

One patient could only walk 15 to 20 steps before needing to get back on her oxygen, making it difficult to find motivation to engage in daily activities. Another patient struggled with severe ...

COPD treatments aim to improve patients' quality of life, with options including medication, rehabilitation, and invasive procedures. Emphysema significantly impacts patients' daily activities due to ...

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CHICAGO — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease takes your breath away. With no treatment options other than oxygen, a new procedure – and tiny device – is helping patients breathe a sigh of relief.

We currently know that COPD, and specifically emphysema, is not just a lung disease found alongside lung cancer; it increases ...

BRIDGETON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A small device is having a big impact on the quality of life for some emphysema patients. We learn how these tiny one-way valves got a local woman back on her feet.

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. In those with and those without emphysema, patients ...

It seems patient satisfaction is low when it comes to their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment, according to a recent report out from consultancy Phreesia Life Sciences. When ...

COPD treatments aim to improve patients' quality of life, with options including medication, rehabilitation, and invasive procedures. Emphysema significantly impacts patients' daily activities due to ...