COPD - What Is COPD? | NHLBI, NIH
Nov 8, 2024 · COPD Basics Learn who is at risk for COPD, what symptoms to watch for, and how the disease affects the lungs. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition …
COPD - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH
Oct 4, 2024 · Symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, chest tightness, and fatigue. These can get worse over time. Sudden flare-ups of symptoms are called …
COPD - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Oct 4, 2024 · A spirometer, a machine that measures lung function, helps diagnose COPD. This may be supplemented with other imaging and lung function tests.
COPD - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
Oct 6, 2024 · Pulmonary rehabilitation is a supervised program that includes exercise training, health education, and breathing techniques for people who have certain lung conditions or …
Guía rápida sobre la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica
LA ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR OBSTRUCTIVA CRÓNICA La EPOC, o enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, es una enfermedad pulmonar grave que con el tiempo dificulta la respiración.
COPD: A National Health Issue Fact Sheet | NHLBI, NIH
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death and disability and in the United States. Learn more about the disease and how it affect
Learn More Breathe Better®: COPD - NHLBI, NIH
Watch this video series to learn more about COPD. NHLBI scientists discuss its diagnosis, management, and prevalence, as well as the COPD National Action Plan and the Institute’s …