What is pneumonia, the lung infection that caused Diane Keaton's death?

While it wasn't clear whether Keaton had any underlying conditions, doctors say "perfectly healthy" people can die from ...
EurekAlert!

COPD is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States

Miami (January 21, 2025) – Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the U.S.

The symptoms of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease include coughing, shortness of breath, and fatigue

If you start to experience symptoms like chest pain, blue lips, or coughing up more than a teaspoon of blood, you should see ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Patients With COPD, PRISm at Increased All-Cause, Cause-Specific Mortality Risk

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and/or preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) have an increased risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality, highlighting the need ...

UAMS to offer lung cancer screenings

On Saturday, November 8, UAMS will be offering lung cancer screenings from 8 a.m. to noon at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller ...

New therapy may extend life for lung cancer patients

A new targeted therapy is significantly improving lung cancer patient outcomes. The drug is called Osimertinib, or brand name ...
MedPage Today

First-Ever Biologic Approved for COPD

The FDA approved dupilumab (Dupixent) as the first biologic treatment for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Sanofi and Regeneron announced on Friday. An injectable interleukin ...

Most lung cancer is diagnosed at Stage 4: How Md. health system catches 40% at Stage 1

Frederick Health Medical Group is outpacing national averages by detecting nearly 40% of lung cancers at Stage 1 with 3D imaging and robotic bronchoscopy.