The COPD Foundation’s mission is to help millions of people live longer and healthier lives by advancing research, advocacy, and awareness to stop COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term used to describe chronic lung diseases including emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. This disease is characterized by breathlessness. …

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 …

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), was …

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.

Nov 12, 2024 · Debunking common myths about COPD COPD affects 30 million people, yet is still misunderstood Miami (November 12, 2024) - November is COPD Awareness Month. Chronic …

COPD treatments include medication, pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking/vaping cessation support, immunizations, medical procedures, and other therapies. Let's learn more about the different …

There are two breathing techniques that can help you get the air you need without working so hard to breathe: pursed-lip breathing and diaphragmatic (also called belly or abdominal) breathing.

Nov 16, 2011 · COPD Awareness Month Each November, the COPD Foundation and its community plan a full month of advocacy and awareness activities to increase awareness of chronic obstructive …

Please take this 5 question risk screener --- it takes less than a minute to find out if you are at risk for COPD.