- 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 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
- 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 Treatment and Medications | COPD Foundation
COPD treatments include medication, pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking vaping cessation support, immunizations, medical procedures, and other therapies Let's learn more about the different treatment options for COPD COPD Medications There are many different types of COPD medications, including short- and long-acting bronchodilators, inhaled and systemic corticosteroids, and antibiotics For
- 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
- A Quick Guide On COPD - NHLBI, NIH
A Quick Guide On COPD Overview This guide provides an overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), its symptoms, how it affects breathing, and how it's diagnosed and treated It can be used by health care professionals to have a dialogue with patients or as a general handout to raise awareness about COPD
- Breathing Techniques - COPD Foundation
There are two breathing techniques that can help you get the air you need without working so hard to breathe: pursed-lip breathing and diaphragmatic (also called belly or abdominal) breathing
- 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
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