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What Is It?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of disorders that damage the lungs and make breathing increasingly more difficult over time. The two most common forms of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both are chronic (long-term) illnesses that impair airflow in the lungs. Currently, COPD affects at least millions of people in the United States, causing more than 100,000 deaths each year. In more than 80% of cases, the illness is related to cigarette...
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From Our Experts
Big Event for COPD Awareness!
On Saturday, August 20, the COPD Foundation and the New York Mets will be hosting a COPD Awareness Day on the Mets’ home turf at Citi... Read more »
Comorbidies of COPD
“I’m falling apart! I have COPD, it’s hard for me to breathe and as if that’s not bad enough, now they tell me my heart is acting... Read more »
Is it COPD or Another Lung Condition? How Can You Tell?
In Part I we talked about how your doctor figures out if you have COPD or if it is asthma or pneumonia instead. Here in Part II we will... Read more »
Preparing for the End Game: When the Battle to Live Is Ending -...
Living with COPD isn't always easy, but with the right treatment, mindset and lifestyle, it is often possible to live a quality life for... Read more »
Are Asthma and COPD the Same Thing?: Separating Fact From Fiction
It's a common question... are COPD and asthma the same thing? Or does one lead to another? As a nurse, I've fielded this question quite a... Read more »
From Our Sources
Common antibiotic may ease COPD symptoms
A low dose of the common antibiotic erythromycin may greatly reduce complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In a recent... Read more »
Advair reduces COPD symptoms for some patients
New studies suggest that taking Advair may help some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but some experts urge caution.... Read more »
Combination therapy may lessen COPD symptoms
For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), two medications may be better than one, a new study suggests. Researchers say that... Read more »
Even Mild COPD Causes Heart Problems
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) begins to affect the heart at even when emphysema symptoms are not yet present, a new study has found.... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Diseases with Similar Sympto...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diseases with Similar SymptomsSeveral diseases have similar symptoms and may occur with COPD.Acute BronchitisA virus usually causes acute bronchitis.... Read more »
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