what kind of research is done on it?
Mass spectrometry is being studied as a diagnostic tool in COPD also Infliximab, an immune-suppressing antibody, has been tested.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Mass spectrometry is being studied as a diagnostic tool in COPD.

Infliximab, an immune-suppressing antibody, has been tested in COPD
what is the full form of c o p d Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease what are its signs? Shortness of breath, and a cough that produces sputum. tell me more about the effects of the 1st one In severe COPD, vigorous coughing may lead to rib fractures or to a brief loss of consciousness. what does the last word you said for 'signs' mean? It is mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways (the trachea and bronchi). what colour is it? Purulent sputum is typically yellow or green. what are the symptoms of copd? Breathing out may take longer than breathing in, chest tightness may occur along with symptoms of leg swelling and bulging neck veins. how is it diagnosed? Spirometry. what is this? It is a pulmonary function tests. what medications are prescribed for it? Inhaled bronchodilators like β agonists and anticholinergics, and steroids. how can you manage copd? Smoking cessation and supplemental oxygen. what reference does it have to culture? Many health systems have difficulty ensuring appropriate identification, diagnosis and care of people with COPD. what is its prognosis? COPD usually gets gradually worse over time and can ultimately result in death. It is estimated that 3% of all disability is related to COPD. do you need to undergo surgery? In severe cases , surgery is sometimes helpful and may include lung transplantation or lung volume-reduction surgery. how can you prevent it? They are potentially preventable through decreasing exposure to smoke and improving air quality. what tests are conducted for it? Chest X-ray and complete blood count.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [SEP] Research
Several new long-acting agents are under development. Treatment with stem cells is under study. While there is tentative data that it is safe, and the animal data is promising, there is little human data as of 2017. The small amount of human data there is has shown poor results.