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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

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What is COPD? (Video)

COPD is a serious lung disease that over time, makes it hard to breathe. This video answers basic questions about the disease and its risk factors, and demonstrates how real people took steps to manag... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

A Patient’s Guide to Aerosol Drug Delivery  External Link

This guide offers clear, simple tips, as well as several diagrams, for taking aerosol medications that can help ease your breathing and improve your quality of life. ... Details >

American Association for Respiratory Care  External Link

COPD: Lifestyle Management  External Link

A healthy lifestyle is especially important for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Learn what you can do to develop healthy habits and live a more active life with COPD.... Details >

National Jewish Medical and Research Center  External Link

Living Well with COPD   External Link

If you have COPD, eating right and exercise can help you fight off infections. While your doctor is your best source for information, the American Association for Respiratory Care has a few tips on nu... Details >

American Association for Respiratory Care  External Link

Metered-Dose Inhaler: How to Use It Correctly  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

A metered-dose inhaler is a device that helps deliver a specific amount of medication to your lungs. It is commonly used to treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respira... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  External Link