Hotter weather is linked to increases in COPD exacerbations

September 3, 2021

Warmer weather is linked to a worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms, according to research to be presented on Sunday at the ‘virtual’ European Respiratory Society International Congress.

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