- 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 - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Smoking is the leading cause of COPD in the United States Lung irritants, such as air pollution, can make it worse Some genetic deficiencies, such as AAT and vitamin D, increase risk
- 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
- 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 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
- COPD National Action Plan Fact Sheet - NHLBI, NIH
The COPD National Action Plan is a result of extensive collaboration across the COPD community, all working together to provide patient-centered recommendations It addresses the needs of patients and their caregivers, health care delivery and practice guidelines, the fostering of basic and clinical research, and ways to inform and advance policy
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