Lung Diseases: News and Research on Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

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Nasal protein could aid in early COPD detection

Early diagnosis of COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, increases the quality of life of the patient and the efficacy of available treatments. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now shown that material from ...

Childhood obesity linked to higher COPD risk in adulthood

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that having an overweight or obese trajectory during childhood is associated with an increased risk of chronic ...

Statins and aspirin may impact muscle health in smokers

For current and former smokers, statins may reduce the amount of chest muscle loss, while aspirin may contribute to increased chest muscle loss, according to a new study. The study is published in the January 2025 issue of ...

Study finds mental health care gap worsens COPD symptoms

Mental health disorders in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are underdiagnosed and undertreated, leading to worsened symptoms and decreased quality of life, according to a new study. The study is published ...

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