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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 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.
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.
Thomas Croxton, Ph.D., M.D. Branch Chief. croxtont@nhlbi.nih.gov. The Obstructive Lung Diseases Branch supports research and research training on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, bronchiolitis, TH1/2 immunity, e-cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury, lung imaging, and related population studies.
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 ...
A chest X-ray is a fast and painless imaging test that looks at the structures in and around your chest. The test cannot diagnose COPD, but it can be used to find other conditions that may interact with COPD. The test may be done in a healthcare provider’s office, clinic, or hospital. You will stand, sit, or lie still for the test.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe. Less air flows in and out of the airways because of one or more of the following: Left untreated, people with COPD gradually lose their stamina and ability to. perform daily activities. Common Symptoms of COPD.
Past research has shown that long-term oxygen treatment improves survival in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and severely low levels of blood oxygen. However, a long-standing question remains whether a different group—those with moderately low levels of blood oxygen—also benefits. The LOTT study was designed to ...
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe. Other names for COPD include chronic bronchitis or emphysema. COPD, a leading cause of death, affects millions of Americans and causes long-term disability. Most often, COPD occurs in people age 40 and over who...
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.