What Is COPD?
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What is COPD?
Watch this to understand what COPD is, how COPD affects the lungs, and the importance of taking your medications and working with your healthcare team to develop a treatment plan.
What Is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that limit the flow of air into and out of the lungs. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, most often caused by heavy, long-time cigarette smoking. It can also include chronic asthma.
Discharge Instructions: COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a name given to a group of diseases that limit the flow of air in and out of your lungs. Here are suggestions for home care and pulmonary rehab.
Living Well with COPD: Overview
Over 30 million Americans live with COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of COPD from pulmonary specialists and patients living with the disease.
