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  1. 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 caused by …

  2. 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 exacerbations. …

  3. COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH

    Oct 4, 2024 · Causes and Risk Factors of COPD Learn about NHLBI research to help understand why some people get COPD or get more severe COPD than others.

  4. A Quick Guide On COPD - NHLBI, NIH

    A Quick Guide On COPD Overview This guide provides an overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), its symptoms, how it affects breathing, and how it's diagnosed and treated. It can …

  5. Take Action on COPD: Protect Your Lungs for Life Fact Sheet

    Take Action on COPD: Protect Your Lungs for Life Fact Sheet Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious condition, but you can take steps to prevent it or minimize its impact.

  6. COPD - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH

    Oct 6, 2024 · Treatments include quitting smoking and using bronchodilators, steroids, pulmonary rehabilitation, and oxygen therapy. For severe cases, surgery and lung transplants may be an option.

  7. 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.

  8. COPD - Women and COPD | NHLBI, NIH

    Oct 6, 2024 · Rates of COPD are higher among women than men. Differences can be seen in COPD diagnosis, disease burden, and risk factors. AAT deficiency raises COPD risk and can also affect …

  9. ¿Qué es la EPOC? - NHLBI, NIH

    Conozca quién corre riesgo de padecer EPOC, qué síntomas debe tener en cuenta y cómo la enfermedad afecta los pulmones. La EPOC, o enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, es una …

  10. EPOC: Corre usted el riesgo de sufrir enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva ...

    Infórmese más sobre la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC/COPD) y ¡respire mejor! Esta hoja informativa ofrece un resumen del EPOC y describe lo que es la enfermedad, quiénes corren el …