Restrictive lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis make it harder to inhale air. The diagnosis and treatment for obstructive vs. restrictive lung diseases depend on the cause but can include ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic respiratory (lung) ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is an ongoing group of lung conditions that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is the result of damaged lung tissue, which leads to ...