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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
Learn More Breathe Better®: COPD - NHLBI, NIH Watch this video series to learn more about COPD NHLBI scientists discuss its diagnosis, management, and prevalence, as well as the COPD National Action Plan and the Institute’s commitment to reducing the burden of the disease
COPD: A National Health Issue Fact Sheet | NHLBI, NIH Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death and disability and in the United States Learn more about the disease and how it affect