A chest X-ray can help support a diagnosis of COPD but cannot confirm it. In later stages of COPD, an X-ray may show lung hyperinflation. A CT scan can provide a more detailed image of lung structure ...

There are different types of medicines and delivery devices to treat COPD. A nebulizer is a device that turns the liquid medicine into a mist which is then inhaled through a mouthpiece or a mask.

Background We performed an analysis of UK respiratory disease epidemiology covering 2004–2012. Findings pertaining to COPD are presented here. Methods Prevalence and incidence rates were estimated ...