Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In the U.S. alone, over ten million individuals suffer from COPD, making it the third leading cause of death . Unfortunately, the number of women diagnosed with COPD is rising at a faster rate than men. Over the past few decades, both COPD prevalence and mortality rates among women have increased significantly, now reaching levels comparable to men. COPD does not affect men and women in the same way. Women with COPD tend to experience more severe shortness of breath , lower quality of life due to symptoms, and higher rates of anxiety and depression . Studies show that one in four COPD patients suffer from persistent depressive symptoms over several years, with women being more vulnerable to these emotional and psychological effects. Additionally, while COPD is often linked to smoking, the accompanying health conditions vary between men and women. Interestingly, wom...