Learn About Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease (COPD) by NHLBI

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Learn More Breathe Better®

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease. Watch this video to see James Kiley, MD, and Tony Punturieri, MD, provide an overview of COPD — including risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment options. This video is by Learn More, Breathe Better — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to bring greater visibility to lung health by translating research for public and professional education programs. Dr.

How Can Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Be Managed?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease. Watch this video to see Gail Weinmann, MD, discuss how to manage symptoms of COPD by making healthy lifestyle changes. This video is by Learn More, Breathe Better — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to bring greater visibility to lung health by translating research for public and professional education programs. Dr. Weinmann is Deputy Director of NHLBI’s Division of Lung Diseases.

What’s Ahead for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease. Watch this video to see Jim Kiley, MD, discuss the COPD National Action Plan and NHLBI’s commitment to learning more about the disease. This video is by Learn More, Breathe Better — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to bring greater visibility to lung health by translating research for public and professional education programs. Dr. Kiley is Director of NHLBI’s Division of Lung Diseases.

The Basics of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease. Watch this video to see Lisa Postow, MD, discuss the basics of COPD, its signs and symptoms, and how the disease affects the lungs. This video is by Learn More, Breathe Better — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to bring greater visibility to lung health by translating research for public and professional education programs. Dr. Postow is a program officer in NHLBI’s Division of Lung Diseases.

Does this sound like you?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. Common signs and symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, ongoing coughing, and chest tightness. If you or a loved one have symptoms, talk with a doctor. This video is by Learn More, Breathe Better — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to increase awareness and understanding of COPD among patients, people at risk, loved ones, caregivers, and providers. Dr.

Are your lungs trying to tell you something?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. Common signs and symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, ongoing coughing, and chest tightness. If you or a loved one have symptoms, talk with a doctor. This video is by Learn More, Breathe Better — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to increase awareness and understanding of COPD among patients, people at risk, loved ones, caregivers, and providers. Dr.