COPD - What Is COPD? | NHLBI, NIH
Nov 8, 2024 · 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 …
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe. Other names for COPD include chronic …
COPD - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Oct 4, 2024 · Lung function and imaging tests will tell whether you have COPD and how serious it is. If your provider recommends getting an X-ray or computed tomography (CT) scan to detect lung …
COPD Videos - NHLBI, NIH
Feb 13, 2024 · What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Drs. Jim Kiley and Tony Punturieri from NHLBI’s Division of Lung Diseases explain what you need to know about COPD. …
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 keep your lungs healthy, what to discuss …
COPD: Portraits of Lung Health at Any Age Infographic
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more common among older adults, but looking after your lung health is a good idea at any stage in life. With this infographic, learn how to protect your …
Obstructive Lung Diseases Branch - NHLBI, NIH
The Obstructive Lung Diseases Branch supports research and research training on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, bronchiolitis, TH1/2 immunity, e-cigarette or vaping use-associated lung …
What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe.
COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Oct 4, 2024 · 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.
November is National COPD Awareness Month - NHLBI, NIH
Nov 14, 2024 · With early diagnosis and treatment, people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can improve their quality of life and breathe better.