15/05/2012 Acupuncture could benefit people with COPD

People with COPD could benefit from acupuncture treatment, according to a new study.

04/05/2012 Comorbidities increase risk of death for people with COPD

Illnesses that exist alongside chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could be putting patients at an increased risk of death, according to new findings.

23/03/2012 Researchers clarify immune influence in COPD

22/03/2012 Call to Action on COPD launched in European Parliament

27/02/2012 Reduced lung function linked to heart failure

Reduced lung function has been linked with a higher rate of heart failure in a new study.

30/01/2012 A test that assesses COPD symptoms could cut hospital admission rates

A test to check how severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms are can identify patients at risk of serious exacerbations and help avoid hospital admissions, according to new findings.

26/01/2012 ELF Chair makes headlines in Bangladesh

Chair of the European Lung Foundation, Monica Fletcher, has been hitting the headlines in Bangladesh after visiting the country as part of a unique training project.

25/01/2012 Community-based COPD project made a 'difference'

A community-based approach to assisting people with severe breathing difficulties such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), has shown a significant improvement in the management of the condition, according to a new study.

23/01/2012 New device could help early diagnosis of COPD

Experts have developed a new portable peak flow meter, which measures airflow. The new device could help with the earlier diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to improve a patient’s range of activities, quality of life and productivity.

17/01/2012 High dose of vitamin D does not ease lung symptoms

High doses of vitamin D provide no benefit to patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to findings in the Annals of Internal Medicine.