Nov 8, 2024 · COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition caused by damage to the airways or other parts of the lung. This damage leads to inflammation and other problems that block …

Jan 9, 2025 · Many conditions can cause obstructive sleep apnea. Some factors, such as unhealthy lifestyle habits, can be changed. Other factors, such as age and family history, cannot be changed. …

Jan 9, 2025 · Sleep apnea is a common condition that occurs when your breathing stops and restarts many times while you sleep. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of sleep apnea.

Jan 9, 2025 · Symptoms of sleep apnea can include snoring, gasping for air, or breathing that stops and restarts while sleeping. Learn about daytime symptoms of sleep apnea.

Oct 4, 2024 · A spirometer, a machine that measures lung function, helps diagnose COPD. This may be supplemented with other imaging and lung function tests.

Oct 4, 2024 · Smoking is the leading cause of COPD in the United States. Lung irritants, such as air pollution, can make it worse. Some genetic deficiencies, such as AAT and vitamin D, increase risk.

Jan 9, 2025 · Treatment for sleep apnea may include healthy lifestyle changes, positive airway pressure such as a CPAP machine, an oral device, surgery, or other treatments.

Dec 27, 2024 · Obstructive coronary artery disease means that the diameter of a large coronary artery is blocked by 50% or more. Nonobstructive coronary artery disease means that the blood flow in a …

Jul 26, 2023 · Obstructive sleep apnea has been associated with increased cardiovascular risks, but a study found that reduced blood oxygen levels, largely explained by interrupted breathing, accounted …

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe. Other names for COPD include chronic …