- COPD - What Is COPD? | NHLBI, NIH
COPD Basics Learn who is at risk for COPD, what symptoms to watch for, and how the disease affects the lungs COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition caused by damage to the airways or other parts of the lung This damage leads to inflammation and other problems that block airflow and make it hard to breathe
- COPD Foundation | Learn More, Take Action and Breathe Better
The COPD Foundation’s mission is to help millions of people live longer and healthier lives by advancing research, advocacy, and awareness to stop COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease
- Clinical Case Study on COPD - NursingAnswers. net
COPD is a progressive disease and clinical manifestations develop slowly Early signs include chronic cough, usually with sputum production and dyspnea, especially upon exertion
- What is COPD? - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - COPD Foundation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term used to describe chronic lung diseases including emphysema, and chronic bronchitis This disease is characterized by breathlessness COPD is (currently) an incurable disease, but with the right diagnosis and treatment, there are many things you can do to breathe better and enjoy life and live for many years
- COPD - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH
Symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, chest tightness, and fatigue These can get worse over time Sudden flare-ups of symptoms are called exacerbations You should seek medical attention when symptoms occur
- COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Causes and Risk Factors of COPD Learn about NHLBI research to help understand why some people get COPD or get more severe COPD than others
- COPD Foundation Educational Materials
The COPD Foundation educational library has a variety of useful booklets, flyers, and tools that you can download to help you learn more about living and thriving with COPD – everything from the basics of lung conditions to specific topics such as exercise and exacerbations (flare-ups)
- COPD Research - NHLBI, NIH
The NHLBI leads and supports research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to develop new treatments and ways to improve quality of life
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