Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a preventable and treatable lung disease. People with COPD work harder to breathe, which can lead to shortness of breath and/or feeling tired. Early in the disease, people with COPD may feel short of breath when they exercise. As the disease progresses, it can be hard to breathe out (exhale) or even breathe in (inhale). A person with COPD may have chronic bronchitis (bron-ki-tis), emphysema, or a combination of both conditions. The amount of each of these conditions differs from person to person. COPD is a chronic condition, meaning that it is usually for life, but people with the disease can continue to live well with effective management.
COPD 2021 – This patient fact sheet defines COPD (including chronic bronchitis and emphysema) describes the causes of COPD, and provides an overview of its diagnosis and treatment Copd intro EN
COPD Exacerbation (ECOPD) 2018 – This patient fact sheet defines the term COPD exacerbation (flare-up), and describes causes, signs and symptoms, and provides an overview of how a flare-up is diagnosed, treated, and prevented Copd exacerbation ecopd EN
COPD Medicines 2021 – This patient fact sheet provides an overview of the different types of medicines used to manage COPD, their side effects, how they are taken Copd medicines EN
Signs and Symptoms of COPD 2019 – This patient fact sheet describes the common signs and symptoms of COPD, including shortness of breath, cough, fatigue and increased mucus production, and provides guidance about how to monitor symptoms and when to contact your healthcare provider. Signs symptoms of COPD EN Also see fact sheets on breathlessness and sudden breathlessness.
Sleep Problems in Asthma and COPD 2018 – This patient fact sheet describes the ways in which a person with COPD may be at risk for sleep problems such as obstructive sleep apnea, and encourages people with symptoms to contact their healthcare provider. Sleep problems asthma copd
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin 2018 – This patient fact sheets describes a rare genetic cause (Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency) of COPD Alpha 1 antitrypsin
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (MZ form) 2022 – This patient fact sheet describes a rare genetic cause (Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency—MZ form) of COPD Antitrypsin MZ form