- What is COPD? - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - COPD Foundation
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 COPD is (currently) an incurable disease, but with the right diagnosis and treatment, there are many things you can do to breathe better and enjoy life and
- 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 persistent cough COPD is often linked to lung irritants like smoke and pollution, and is sometimes even genetic
- COPD - What Is COPD? - NHLBI, NIH
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 other symptoms Because COPD is a progressive disease, its symptoms often develop slowly but worsen over time and can limit your ability to do routine activities
- COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
COPD affects both men and women However, COPD may affect men and women differently The reason for the differences in COPD between men and women is not known Researchers think the cause may be related to hormones or other physiological differences, or differences in biology Women also have smaller lungs than men do, which may make their
- A New COPD Treatment is FDA Approved
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 approved by the U S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the maintenance treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) See the press release here Ensifentrine works in two main ways to help people breathe
- COPD Flare-Ups: Warning Signs, Prevention, and Management
This article was written by Crystal Rothhaar, BS If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) you may face an exacerbation, also called a flare-up This means that your symptoms suddenly get worse Lung infections, weather changes, air pollution, smoke exposure, or anxiety can cause or contribute to exacerbations Flare-ups can be serious It's important to know what to watch out
- 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 professionals to have a dialogue with patients or as a general handout to raise awareness about COPD
- COPD - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
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 exacerbations You should seek medical attention when symptoms occur
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