Cold weather can bring low humidity, which poses problems when you have COPD. Covering your nose and mouth when you're out can help. (Photo Credit: Cavan/Getty Images) Humidity is the amount of water ...

Changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure were found to be associated with higher rates of medical care utilization for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

Illinois has dealt with a fair amount of air pollution this summer, primarily as a result of migrating smoke from Canadian wildfires. This has resulted in smoggy skies and bitter smells across the ...