Finding it hard to breathe when you lay down is medically called orthopnea. Find a list of potential causes to help narrow down your overall risk here.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage ...

Merck plans to stop a late-stage study testing its drug to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) ahead of time based on ...

Learn More Causes and Risk Factors of COPD How is COPD diagnosed? If a patient has symptoms suggestive of COPD (e.g., persistent or worsening shortness of breath), the diagnosis can be confirmed with ...

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Participants who completed pulmonary rehabilitation had a 44% lower risk of death or lung transplant at 5 years compared to controls. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) may improve survival in patients ...

Pain in the right shoulder and arm can occur due to injury, wear and tear, and other health conditions. You may experience other symptoms with certain causes. Shoulder pain is very common. Because ...

A study published in Pain Reports adds a new piece to the puzzle, showing spinal disinhibition — disruption of the spinal cord’s inhibitory systems that modulate pain signals — in people ...

Breast pain may involve a dull ache, heaviness, tightness, or a burning sensation in the right or left breast tissue, or both. It often stems from hormonal changes, but other factors, including ...

Epigastric pain refers to pain or discomfort below the ribs in your upper abdomen area. Causes range from acute digestive issues like acid reflux to chronic conditions such as esophagitis.