COPD lung sounds, like wheezing and crackling, can give clues about the state of your airways and help determine whether your treatment is working.

Lung sounds are the noises a person makes as they breathe in and out, including sounds of regular breathing. However, wheezing, crackling, stridor, and other sounds can also occur, indicating an ...

Researchers looked at lung tissue from 28 COPD patients and 15 smokers who underwent surgery for suspected or confirmed lung ...

Research shows that digital inhalers equipped with remote monitoring capabilities may aid in predicting and identifying ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects 25 million people in the U.S. and is the fifth leading cause of death ...

In the U.S., up to 4 million emergency room visits every year involve shortness of breath. One study found that 13% of all emergency medical service (EMS) calls are for breathing problems.. If you ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is an ongoing group of lung conditions that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is the result of damaged lung tissue, which leads to ...

A new study in Engineering details the development of a wearable stethoscope with a Lung–Sound–Monitoring–Patch (LSMP). It can monitor lung sounds in real-time, detect wheezing automatically ...

The symptoms of COPD — chronic cough, shortness of breath, wheezing — can easily be mistaken for aging or ignored as lifestyle consequences. Educate yourself and get tested.