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  1. 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 exacerbations. …

  2. 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 caused by …

  3. Protect Your Lungs for Life Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a serious chronic lung condition that makes it dificult to breathe. COPD worsens over time and can prevent you from doing …

  4. 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 …

  5. COPD Videos - NHLBI, NIH

    Feb 13, 2024 · Share these animations, public service announcements (PSAs), and videos on your social media channels or website to help others learn more about COPD, including risk factors, signs …

  6. The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit: Checklists & Forms - NHLBI, NIH

    The COPD Caregiver's Toolkit provides information, advice, and tools from Learn More Breathe Better® and Respiratory Health Association to help care for someone with COPD. These checklists and …

  7. COPD - Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency | NHLBI, NIH

    Oct 25, 2023 · Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency increases an individual’s risk for COPD. The deficiency is an inherited genetic condition with no cure. The resulting COPD would be treated in the …

  8. The COPD Caregiver's Toolkit - NHLBI, NIH

    Feb 13, 2024 · The COPD Caregiver's Toolkit Information, advice, and tools from Learn More Breathe Better® and Respiratory Health Association to help care for someone with COPD, designed with and …

  9. COPD: Portraits of Lung Health at Any Age Infographic

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more common among older adults, but looking after your lung health is a good idea at any stage in life. With this infographic, learn how to protect your …

  10. COPD - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH

    Oct 4, 2024 · How Does A COPD Diagnosis Affect Your Loved Ones? Learn what a COPD diagnosis means for your family, why it’s important for caregivers to take care of themselves, and how other …