In contrast, COPD patients often linger at the edge of end-stage disease, and can have meaningful periods of recovery after episodes of respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation.

COPD has different stages. You’ll want to know how severe your condition is so you can get the best treatment. Learn how doctors categorize the different stages of COPD.

Join Drs Leah Witt and Anand Iyer as they discuss the benefits of partnering with your palliative care team for patients living with advanced COPD.

Sep. 22—(Family Features) Take a deep breath. Now ask yourself: When was the last time you thought about breathing? For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathing is ...