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- COPD - What Is COPD? | NHLBI, NIH
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 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
- A Quick Guide on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 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 - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
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 - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
If you get a COPD diagnosis, ask about genetic screening Some people have a genetic condition that increases their risk of COPD, called alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency Screening is especially important if you have family members with AAT deficiency or who were diagnosed with COPD in their 40s or 50s or have liver disease
- COPD - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH
At first, COPD may cause no symptoms or only mild symptoms As the disease gets worse, symptoms usually become more serious There may be times when symptoms suddenly worsen — known as a flare-up or an exacerbation — because of triggers such as an infection or something in the environment like dust or smoke
- November is National COPD Awareness Month - NHLBI, NIH
With early diagnosis and treatment, people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can improve their quality of life and breathe better
- A Quick Guide On COPD - NHLBI, NIH
A Quick Guide On COPD Overview 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 professionals to have a dialogue with patients or as a general handout to raise awareness about COPD
- Take Action on COPD: Protect Your Lungs for Life Fact Sheet
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
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