Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), one of the most common chronic diseases
and a leading cause of death, has historically been considered a disease of men. However …

The increasingly female face of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) prevalence
among women has equalled that of men since 2008, due in part to increased tobacco use …

Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) is one of the most prevalent health conditions, and
a major cause of morbidity and mortality around the globe. Once thought of primarily as a …

Background: The impact of sex and gender in the incidence and severity of coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains controversial. Here, we aim to describe the …

Background Previous studies suggest that gender differences exist in COPD diagnosis and
symptoms; these differences may be more pronounced in younger adults. Our objective was …

COPD is a highly debilitating disease that represents a substantial and growing health
burden in women. There is increasing evidence for sex-related differences in COPD risk …

BACKGROUND Low levels of physical activity (PA) are associated with poor outcomes in
people with COPD. Interventions to increase PA could improve outcomes. METHODS We …

Background Despite the relatively high prevalence of low health literacy among individuals
living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), limited empirical attention has …

The burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the USA continues to grow.
Although progress has been made in the the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and …

Female sex/gender is an undercharacterized variable in studies related to lung development
and disease. Notwithstanding, many aspects of lung and sleep biology and pathobiology …