COPD - What Is COPD? - NHLBI, NIH
Nov 8, 2024 · COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus . It can also cause breathing problems, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and …
What is COPD? - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - COPD …
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term used to describe chronic lung diseases including emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. This disease is characterized by …
COPD Foundation | Learn More, Take Action and Breathe Better
What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes lung conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, and a …
COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Oct 4, 2024 · Most people who have COPD are at least 40 years old when symptoms begin. A condition that runs in families, called alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency: If you are born with …
Severe and Worsening COPD | COPD Foundation
The COPD Foundation Podcast is a health series focusing on helping you live well with lung conditions like COPD, Bronchiectasis, NTM, and Alpha-1. The podcast episodes aim to …
How is COPD Diagnosed? - COPD Foundation
How is COPD Diagnosed? COPD is usually diagnosed through lung function testing such as spirometry. A spirometry test measures how well your lungs are working. It’s a simple and …
A Quick Guide On COPD | NHLBI, NIH
This guide provides an overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), its symptoms, how it affects breathing, and how it's diagnosed and treated. It can be used by health care …
COPD - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
Oct 4, 2024 · 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 …
A New COPD Treatment is FDA Approved
Jul 8, 2024 · This article was written by Jonnie Korinko, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS. On June 26, 2024, Verona Pharmaceuticals announced that its new medication, Ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre), …
Breathing Techniques - COPD Foundation
Having COPD makes it harder to breathe. And when it’s hard to breathe, it’s normal to get anxious, making you feel even more short of breath. There are two breathing techniques that …