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  1. 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 …

  2. COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH

    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.

  3. 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 …

  4. Take Action on COPD: Protect Your Lungs for Life Fact Sheet

    Take Action on COPD: Protect Your Lungs for Life Fact Sheet Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious condition, but you can take steps to prevent it or …

  5. 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 …

  6. COPD - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH

    Oct 6, 2024 · Treatments include quitting smoking and using bronchodilators, steroids, pulmonary rehabilitation, and oxygen therapy. For severe cases, surgery and lung transplants may be an …

  7. COPD Research - NHLBI, NIH

    Oct 8, 2024 · The NHLBI leads and supports research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to develop new treatments and ways to improve quality of life.

  8. Guía rápida sobre la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica

    LA ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR OBSTRUCTIVA CRÓNICA La EPOC, o enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, es una enfermedad pulmonar grave que con el tiempo dificulta la respiración.

  9. COPD: A National Health Issue Fact Sheet - NHLBI, NIH

    COPD: A National Health Issue Fact Sheet Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death and disability and in the United States. Learn more about …

  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, …