Body & Health Conditions Articles

What tests may your doctor order if they suspect you have COPD, or you already have a diagnosis but your doctor needs to determine your stage?

Parents often worry about the teeth of their children getting decayed and look for methods of prevention. One of the most successful and widespread used methods is the use of fluoride varnish. Here is everything you need to know about it.

With so many different kinds of inhalers out there, it's no wonder that COPD patients can be overwhelmed and intimidated. What do you need to know?

Scientists have noticed that asthma patients have heartburn and acid reflux disease more frequently than healthy individuals. There were many studies trying to uncover the nature of this relationship, and they have reached some interesting conclusions.

Are you newly diagnosed with COPD? You'll probably have a lot of questions about bronchodilators — and we've got answers.

End-stage COPD marks the final stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Existing symptoms will become more frequent and severe. How can you maximize your quality of life during this time?

Dental treatment forms a very important part of pre-cancer evaluation and therapy that a patient undergoes, especially if the lesion is located in the head and neck region. Here are some things that you need to be aware of.

When you enter Stage 3 of COPD, existing symptoms like breathlessness, wheezing, and fatigue, grow worse and have more of an impact on your life. How can you manage the symptoms of severe stage COPD?

A series of tests will ultimately determine whether or not you have COPD, but first, your doctor will ask you a bunch of questions. Here's what you can expect.

Steroids can play a very important role in the treatment of COPD, but they aren't without risks. What should COPD patients know?