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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. Common symptoms that people often mistake as normal signs of aging include wheezing, shortness of breath, ongoing coughing, chest tightness, or a combination of all. If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms, talk with a health care provider about getting a breathing test. Share this animation with others to spread the word. Learn more, breathe better at, https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/breathebetter

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease. Watch this video to learn more about COPD. This video is by COPD 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 amongst patients, people at risk, loved ones, caregivers, and providers.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. A simple lung function test called spirometry can check how well your lungs are working. The sooner COPD is diagnosed, the sooner you can get treatment to help you breathe better. Share this video with others to spread the word! This video is by Learn More Breathe Better — a national health education program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease. Watch this video to see Antonello Punturieri, MD, demonstrate how to take a simple lung test that doctors use to diagnose COPD. 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. Punturieri is a program officer in NHLBI’s Division of Lung Diseases.

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), 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 which goals of the action plan apply to COPD advocates and nonprofits. 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), 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 which goals of the action plan apply to COPD researchers. 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), 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 which goals of the action plan apply to COPD health professionals. 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) is a long-term lung disease, and 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 which goals of the action plan apply to COPD patients and caregivers. 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) is a long-term lung disease. Watch this video to see Antonello Punturieri, MD, discuss the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of COPD. 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. Punturieri is a program officer in NHLBI’s Division of Lung Diseases.