- 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 - 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 - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a supervised program that includes exercise training, health education, and breathing techniques for people who have certain lung conditions or have had a lung transplant Your provider may talk to you about pulmonary rehabilitation to help you breathe easier and improve your quality of life Some people find it helpful to do a rehabilitation program using the phone
- COPD - Living With | NHLBI, NIH
COPD cannot be cured, but it can be managed for better quality of life Develop a self-management program with your healthcare provider Avoid triggers that cause flare-ups and risk factors for conditions that may make COPD worse
- 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
- Take Action on COPD: Protect Your Lungs for Life Fact Sheet
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious condition, but you can take steps to prevent it or minimize its impact Learn about what you can do to
- COPD and Vaccines: What You Should Know - NHLBI, NIH
• COPD causes airways to swell and become blocked with mucus, which can make it hard to breathe Certain vaccine-preventable diseases can also increase swelling of airways and lungs The combination of the two can lead to pneumonia and other serious respiratory illnesses, even if the condition is mild and symptoms are controlled
- Guía rápida sobre la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica
LA ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR OBSTRUCTIVA CRÓNICA La EPOC, o enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, es una enfermedad pulmonar grave que con el tiempo dificulta la respiración
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