Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is among the most common breathing conditions. It's the result of damaged lung tissue.

Moreover, women who have gone through menopause may be especially at risk for complications from COPD. “Estrogen is thought to have a protective effect on the lungs when you have it,” she says.

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic respiratory (lung) ...

Having COPD may increase your risk of potentially serious complications from the flu. The CDC recommends that all people ages 6 months or older receive a flu vaccine each year. This is ...

COPD means you have a higher risk of complications from an infection like a cold or the flu. Learn the warning signs of an infection -- such as fever, more shortness of breath than usual ...

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You must go to a doctor to know for sure whether you have COPD. That’s because there are things to consider for a diagnosis. Some people have asthma and COPD at the same time. If you have ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) can be a challenging complication to manage during pregnancy; women with PAH who are ...

People with COPD are also more vulnerable to respiratory infections such as pneumonia, COVID-19 and tuberculosis. Related complications are why "COPD is a leading cause of death both in America ...