Diseases that are progressive in nature are typically graded by stages, and these stages are often based on the severity of the disease or an analysis of symptoms. Chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

All of them can make you feel breathless. Doctors use stages to describe how severe your COPD is. This system is called the GOLD staging or grading system. Your grade will affect what treatment you ...

COPD is a progressive lung disease with mild symptoms in the early stages that gradually worsen. Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve lung function. The GOLD system previously classified ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) happens when you’ve had long-term exposure to certain irritants. These irritants eventually damage your lungs and airways and make it increasingly ...