Browsing: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) poses significant health risks for senior citizens, particularly those with weakened immune systems. According to Dr. Rontgene Solante, president of the Philippine College of Physicians, RSV can lead to severe respiratory infections, especially in older adults. During a media panel in Taguig City, he emphasised that one out of three elderly patients hospitalised due to RSV may die within a year after discharge. This alarming statistic underscores the need for increased awareness and preventive measures.

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has released a 2023 guideline update on the management of Chronic…

Professor Paul Jones shares his years-long experience treating patients with COPD. Get to know its symptoms, causes and how it affects Asians

People with COPD are not able to fully exhale what they have inhaled. Learn more about COPD with Dr Elizabeth Yu, pulmonologist @UCSF.

What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the progressive decline of lung function due to emphysema and/or chronic…