2024年11月8日 · 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.

2024年11月14日 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. It’s most common in older adults, but you can take action to look after your lung health at any age.

November marks National COPD Awareness Month, a national observance dedicated to raising awareness of the disease. Order or Download Educational Materials Visit the NHLBI Publications Catalog to find a variety of free educational materials you can order or download from the Learn More Breathe Better program.

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 bronchitis or emphysema. COPD, a leading cause of death, affects millions of Americans and causes long-term disability. Most often, COPD occurs in people age 40 and over who…

2023年8月23日 · (Learn about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), its symptoms, how it affects breathing, and how ...

The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/Environment Program supports research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other diseases of the lung related to smoking or environmental exposures. Research areas focus on the management of COPD and the pathogenic mechanisms of the development and progression of COPD.

2024年2月13日 · When caring for someone with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it's important to take care of yourself, too. Recognize the early symptoms of COPD Common symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, ongoing coughing, chest tightness, or a combination of all.

2024年10月4日 · People who have a family history of COPD are more likely to develop the disease if they smoke. Other lung irritants: These may include long-term exposure to air pollution, chemical fumes and dust from the environment or workplace, smoke from home cooking and heating fuels without ventilation, and secondhand smoke, which is smoke in the air from ...

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 with your healthcare provider if you think you could have COPD, and how to manage symptoms if you’ve been diagnosed with COPD.

(Learn more about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and breathe better! This fact sheet provides an overview of COPD and describes what COPD is, who is at risk, and symptoms. The fact sheet also includes a description spirometry, a diagnostic test for COPD.