November is COPD Awareness Month

Check here all month to find information to help you learn about and manage COPD, as well as support a loved one with COPD and other chronic lung conditions.

The Facts About COPD

Introduction to COPD
COPD is characterized by a limitation of the airflow in the lung, which develops over time and is not reversible.

Newly Diagnosed with COPD

Coping With the Shock
This post is the first in a series for people who have recently been diagnosed with COPD. We'll take an in-depth look at various issues that will be important to you.
Physical Changes With COPD
Chronic cough, shortness of breath and chest tightness are some of the issues you will experience with COPD
Your Next Three Steps
Action won't cure your COPD, but taking action can help you manage your symptoms and slow the progress of the disease so you feel better.
Living a Full Live With COPD
You are NOT alone and you CAN make concrete changes that will have a huge impact on your life with COPD.

COPD Treatments

Supplemental Oxygen
A person with COPD who starts on supplemental oxygen is going to immediately feel better. It'll help you sleep better and you'll feel happier and less anxious.
Pulomary Rehab
In pulmonary rehab you'll gain strength, stamina, and flexibility, learn a lot about your lungs and how to stay as healthy as possible. You'll also find moral support and learn to cope with changes brought on by COPD.
COPD Medication
Once you’ve been diagnosed with COPD, your doctor may prescribe a specific drug regimen. Read more to find a list of common drugs prescribed to treat the condition.