Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – COPD
16 million Americans have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and millions more have symptoms of COPD but have not been diagnosed yet.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a lung disease that causes difficulty breathing and shortness of breath due to airflow blockage, can be hard to understand and manage. The first step is to learn more about the condition.
Respiratory Health Association is working with families affected by COPD and policymakers at the local, state, and national levels to raise awareness, improve care for people living with COPD, and prevent and reduce the prevalence of the disease.
Inspiration COPD Newsletter
The Inspiration COPD Newsletter contains practical tips for living well, the latest in COPD research, and legislative updates.
WECARE for Women
While typically regarded as a “men’s disease,” chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is steadily affecting more and more women each year.
Project STRENGTH
Continuing your respiratory therapy is an important way to stay healthy. There are a number of ways you can continue your pulmonary rehab at home.
COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit
Respiratory Health Association (RHA) has developed The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed based on caregiver, patient and health care provider input.
Living with COPD
With proper treatment and management, many people are able to maintain a good quality of life while living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Understanding COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a group of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, or both. These conditions block airflow in the lungs and make breathing difficult and continue the dyspnea cycle.