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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 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used to describe chronic lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis
What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation? - COPD Foundation The Canadian Lung Association (CLA) is a national, vounteer-based organization and charity that focuses on all issues that affect the ability of Canadians to breathe The CLA works at the national, provincial and community levels to improve and promote lung heath
COPD Foundation and American Lung Association Collaborate to Enhance . . . Washington, D C - April 26, 2017 - The COPD Foundation and American Lung Association today announced a partnership to help more patients living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) access clinical trials, and as a result enhance COPD research and outcomes The nation rsquo;s third leading cause of death, COPD is a condition that encompasses emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and
COPD Online Support Community | COPD360social - COPD Foundation Join us and other friends on COPD360social and receive support, ask questions, learn about events in your area, participate in research, chat with the experts, download education materials, and learn how to take action -- all on your time, at your pace
What is an Exacerbation or Flare-up - COPD Foundation An exacerbation is a flare-up or episode when your breathing is worse than usual and may continue to worsen without treatment With COPD, you may be able to participate in the same activities for weeks or months without having worsening symptoms Then suddenly you may have a flare-up where your cough, shortness of breath, or mucus may increase This is often caused by a lung infection
The American Lung Association Releases Taking Her Breath Away: The . . . Today the American Lung Association released ldquo;Taking Her Breath Away: The Rise of COPD in Women rdquo; highlighting the severe impact of COPD on the female population This is the sixth report in the Disparities in Lung Health Series, which examines the disproportionate impact the disease has on at-risk populations Key findings include: Even if the amount of smoking is the same, women
Nutrition for Someone with COPD - COPD Foundation Drinking enough fluids is important for people with COPD Fluids help thin and clear out lung secretions Fluids keep you hydrated and prevent constipation Water may be the best fluid for your health, but fruit juices, decaffeinated coffee, and tea are also good choices Milk provides needed nutrients A Fluid-Restricted Diet:
Understanding Your Lungs - COPD Foundation How the Lungs Work To understand COPD better, it helps to know how the lungs work Air comes in through your nose and mouth, moves through the trachea, and down into the lungs Air moves farther into your lungs through the bronchial tubes The air ends up in air sacs at the ends of these airways These sacs are called alveoli
National Health Groups Support COPD Patients at Risk . . . - COPD Foundation In honor of World COPD Day, American Lung Association, COPD Foundation offer support for COPD patients and caregivers amid pandemic CHICAGO (November 18, 2020) ndash; An estimated 16 4 million Americans are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ndash; a chronic lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe ndash; which places them at an increased risk for more severe