Healio

Inadequate social support contributes to depression, disease impact in COPD

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among those with COPD who lived with a loved one, nearly 20% reported inadequate social support. Inadequate vs.
KXAN

Living Well With COPD: New Campaign Provides Critical Support and Resources to Families Across the Country Facing Common Lung Disease

CHICAGO, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association is launching a new campaign to support and empower individuals living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in rural and ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Frailty, Depression Can Affect Social Support, Self-Management in Older Patients With COPD

Self-management (SM) among older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is moderately low, and frailty and depression may partially mediate the relationship between social support ...
Business Wire

Village Medical Partners with The COPD Foundation to Support Patients through Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Village Medical and The COPD Foundation today announced a webinar to support patients through Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). The free, educational event will focus ...
The Scranton Times-Tribune

Letter: Raise awareness of COPD

Editor: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) it is the third leading cause of death worldwide and the leading cause of disability. Early diagnosis is crucial. COPD affects an estimated 30 ...
Rolling Out

Why COPD affects women differently

Recent medical research is reshaping our understanding of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), particularly highlighting its disproportionate impact on women. This shift in the COPD landscape ...