COPD - What Is COPD? - NHLBI, NIH
2024年11月8日 · COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition caused by damage to the airways or other parts of the lung. This damage leads to inflammation and other problems that block airflow and make it hard to breathe. COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus .
COPD - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月4日 · At first, COPD may cause no symptoms or only mild symptoms. As the disease gets worse, symptoms usually become more serious. There may be times when symptoms suddenly worsen — known as a flare-up or an exacerbation — because of triggers such as an infection or something in the environment like dust or smoke.
COPD - Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - NHLBI, NIH
2023年10月25日 · Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a condition that raises your risk for lung and other diseases. AAT is a protein made in your liver to help protect the lungs. If your body does not make enough AAT, your lungs are more easily damaged from smoking, pollution, or dust from the environment. This can lead to COPD or bronchiectasis, another ...
COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月4日 · English. Español. Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of COPD in the United States. Long-term smoking or breathing in tobacco smoke or pollutants in the air damages the lungs and airways. Causes and Risk Factors of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - YouTube.
A Quick Guide On COPD - NHLBI, NIH
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 be used by health care professionals to have a dialogue with patients or as a general handout to raise awareness about COPD. Print Length:
COPD Research - NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月8日 · COPD Research. As part of its broader commitment to research on lung diseases, the NHLBI leads and supports research and programs on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the United States and around the world. Research supported by the NHLBI has shown that certain treatments and lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, can help ...
November is National COPD Awareness Month | NHLBI, NIH
2024年11月14日 · November is National COPD Awareness Month. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. It’s most common in older adults, but you can take action to look after your lung health at any age. Last updated October 25, 2024.
COPD - Treatment - NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月6日 · Medicines to treat COPD symptoms include bronchodilators and steroids or nonsteroid medicines that reduce inflammation . A new add-on medicine approved in 2024 may help to control your disease. Your healthcare provider may prescribe an inhaler for you to always carry. Inhalers allow the medicine to go straight to your lungs.
COPD Videos - NHLBI, NIH
2024年2月13日 · COPD Journey Series. This video series, COPD Journey: From Learning More to Breathing Better, features NHLBI scientists talking about COPD, its diagnosis, management, and prevalence, as well as the COPD National Action Plan and the Institute’s commitment to reducing the burden of the disease. Share these videos on social media using #COPDjourney.
Learn More Breathe Better®: COPD - NHLBI, NIH
The Learn More Breathe Better program offers a variety of educational resources to help increase awareness and understanding about lung diseases and conditions. Learn More About COPD. COPD Publications for Patients and Caregivers. COPD Digital Resource Toolkit for Health Professionals. The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit.