Severe emphysema is common, is associated with severe symptoms and disability, entails much utilization of healthcare, and lacks disease-modifying treatments. Since the 1960s, various palliative ...

New FDA-approved medical treatments can be transformative for patients and families, often providing them with more years to live and an enhanced quality of life. 1 Delivering timely, high-quality ...

In Tarrant County, patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, now have access to a procedure that can lessen airflow blockage and improve their quality of life. KERA’s Sam Baker ...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of COPD Awareness Month, Pulmonx Corporation is announcing that over 20,000 patients have been treated worldwide with their Zephyr® ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A variety of options/tools are needed when treating patients with severe emphysema and breathlessness. A phase 3 ...

While there is currently no cure for emphysema, various medications can help manage it. These may include bronchodilators, steroids, and antibiotics. They aim to manage symptoms, improve quality of ...

Lung cancer is among the most common cancers worldwide. In the United States and other industrialized countries, it’s the major cause of cancer mortality. Emphysema is a term that describes structural ...

California-based startup Apreo Health has raised $130m to further the development of its implant for treating severe emphysema. The Series B round was co-led by new investors Bain Capital Life ...

Misunderstanding COPD and asthma can be risky. Recognising the difference in the condition, treatment options, and the need ...