Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a long-term lung disease, is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. The COPD National Action Plan was created to address the disease by uniting key stakeholders in the fight against it. Watch this video to learn more about the goals outlined in the COPD National Action Plan. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. More than 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with this debilitating lung disease, and it’s estimated that millions more have it and don’t know. Watch NHLBI Breathe Better Network partners — including the COPD Foundation, the Dorney-Koppel Foundation, and the American Lung Association — discuss the importance of partnerships in helping people understand and recognize COPD earlier, so they can get the treatment they need.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. Earlier diagnosis and treatment can make a big difference in quality of life for people who have COPD. How many people have COPD? How can we help people recognize the signs sooner? Watch National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Breathe Better Network partners — including Dorney-Koppel Foundation and Atrium Health — share their stories.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that includes two main conditions — chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Symptoms include a chronic cough, shortness of breath, lots of mucus, and chest tightness. There is no cure. But with a diagnosis and treatment, people can feel better, stay active, and slow the progression of the disease. Share this video with others to spread the word!

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. What’s it like to live with COPD? Why is talking to your doctor about your diagnosis so important? Watch National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Breathe Better Network partners — including the American Lung Association, Respiratory Health Association, and Atrium Health — share their stories.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The good news is that there are treatment options for COPD. Watch Dr. Jim Kiley, and representatives from Breathe Better Network partners Respiratory Health Association, COPD Foundation, and Dorney-Koppel Foundation share their messages of support for people living with COPD, their caregivers, and other COPD advocates.

This webinar highlights research findings from various NHLBI-funded studies and evaluates bone marrow transplant therapies for sickle cell disease. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Learn more: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/grants-and-training Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nih_nhlbi Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NHLBI

Only 1 in 7 people with sickle cell disease has a complete matched tissue donor for a bone marrow transplant. Watch Courtney Fitzhugh, MD, discuss how her research may expand cures for people with sickle cell disease by allowing patients who have half-matched tissue donors to be eligible for a bone marrow transplant. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Fitzhugh is a Lasker Clinical Research Scholar in the Laboratory of Early Sickle Mortality Prevention at NHLBI.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Physical activity can help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, but only about 22 percent of American adults meet the federal Physical Activity Guidelines. Learn small steps you can take to help you get at least 2 ½ hours of moderate-intensity physical activity every week. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Watch this video to see Marsha J. Treadwell, PhD, discuss how pain management research funded by NHLBI helps improve quality of life for patients with sickle cell disease. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Treadwell is Director of the Northern California Network of Care for Sickle Cell Disease at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland.

Watch this video to see Lakshmanan Krishnamurti, MD, discuss how NHLBI brings researchers together with the shared goal of improving quality of life for patients with sickle cell disease. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Krishnamurti is Director of the Pediatric BMT Program at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University.

Jaffar M. Khan, BM, BCh, demonstrates the LAMPOON procedure and how it prevents the obstruction of blood flow in the left ventricular outflow tract. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Jaffar M. Khan is a staff clinician in the Cardiovascular Intervention Program at NHLBI.

Nearly 300,000 children are born with sickle cell disease (SCD) around the world each year. Watch Michael R. Debaun, MD, MPH, discuss how the Primary Prevention of Stroke in Children with SCD in Sub-Saharan Africa II study, funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, aims to help children with sickle cell disease live stroke-free by 2025. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr.

Congenital heart disease is the most common birth defect. Many children born with congenital heart disease will need imaging procedures to help doctors treat their specific problem. Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC, opened an imaging center designed for infants and children with congenital heart disease. Watch doctors from Children’s National Medical Center and NHLBI scientists discuss how this center will improve doctors’ ability to diagnose and treat children with congenital heart disease.

This webinar provides an overview of genetic therapies — what they are, how they work, and how they may be able to prevent or treat diseases. It also highlights activities of the Cure Sickle Cell Initiative, an NHLBI-led collaborative research effort to accelerate the development of genetic therapies to cure sickle cell disease. And you’ll hear a patient's perspective of participating in clinical trials and the importance of safe and widely available cures. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).