COPD
If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to feel short of breath. Whether you just found out that you have COPD or you've been living with it for a while, you will find helpful information here. Our topics will teach you about...

COPD: Avoiding your triggers
You can do things at home to manage COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). By learning the triggers for COPD and avoiding them, you can help reduce flare-ups. While some triggers may be out of your control, there are others...

COPD: Avoiding weight loss
Key pointsSome people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—especially those with emphysema—may be underweight and malnourished.People with COPD often lose weight. When you lose weight, you lose muscle mass,...

COPD: Using exercise to feel better
Key pointsChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often makes it difficult to breathe, which in turn may limit how active you are and how much you exercise. But it is important to remain active and exercise when you have COPD....

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?COPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is caused by damage to the lungs over many years, usually from smoking. COPD is often a mix of two diseases:Chronic bronchitis...