- 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
- A New COPD Treatment is FDA Approved
This article was written by Jonnie Korinko, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS On June 26, 2024, Verona Pharmaceuticals announced that its new medication, Ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre), was approved by the U S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the maintenance treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) See the press release here Ensifentrine works in two main ways to help people breathe
- 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 - 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
- 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
- Coping with Airway Mucus - COPD Foundation
Airway mucus can be a problem for many individuals with chronic lung diseases, especially those with COPD, chronic bronchitis, and bronchiectasis
- 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)
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