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For the first time, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have successfully used a new X-ray method for respiratory diagnostics with patients. Dark-field X-rays visualize early ...

Hyperinflation of the lungs is a common complication of c hronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It happens when too much air gets trapped inside your lungs. When you can’t exhale properly, ...

This simple diagram shows a healthy lung (left) and one with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. (AdobeStock) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some ...

Chest pain is a relatively common symptom of COPD. It may occur due to bronchial spasms, digestive conditions like GERD, or even frequent coughing. Managing COPD-related chest pain involves several ...