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 …
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 …
COPD - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Oct 4, 2024 · A spirometer, a machine that measures lung function, helps diagnose COPD. This may be supplemented with other imaging and lung function tests.
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.
COPD - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
Oct 6, 2024 · Pulmonary rehabilitation is a supervised program that includes exercise training, health education, and breathing techniques for people who have certain lung conditions or …
Learn More Breathe Better®: COPD - NHLBI, NIH
Watch this video series to learn more about COPD. NHLBI scientists discuss its diagnosis, management, and prevalence, as well as the COPD National Action Plan and the Institute’s …
COPD is a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe. Its oficial name is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, but COPD has other names, like emphysema or …
Caring for Someone with COPD? You Are Not Alone. - NHLBI, NIH
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HERE’S HOW TO BREATHE BETTER. You have taken the important step of being aware of your symptoms, and seeing your doctor or health care provider for testing and a diagnosis. While …