Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a general term used for those diseases with permanent or temporary narrowing of small airways in the chest.

Nov 6, 2008 - Naheed Ali

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a very serious respiratory disease. Causes of COPD can range anywhere from inhaling irritants to chronic sickness.

Jul 29, 2008 - Brandy Widner

COPD is not curable but you can prevent it by not smoking.

May 6, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requires medications and other treatments to overcome its limitations.

Jan 12, 2008 - Anthony Lee

There are many differences in Asthma and COPD; however, there are some instances where they are related.

Jan 29, 2011 - Daphne Matthews

More than half of those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease do not know that they have it. NIH report urges Americans to test early.

Feb 15, 2010 - Samantha Gordon

Anybody who smokes and/or has shortness of breath and has to cough up excessive sputum could have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD.

Feb 4, 2010 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Understanding the condition, complying with medical advice, and learning strategies for self management can reduce the need for expensive medications and hospitalisation.

Feb 22, 2010 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

COPD has no cure but there are treatments for COPD that can really help. With medications and exercises a COPD patient can live fairly well.

Jan 24, 2011 - Robert McKelvie

Lung disease affects millions of people each year and the symptoms associated with the disease can cause a decline in a patient's quality of life.

Jul 17, 2009 - Kristie Jernigan

Buteyko breathing is a holistic treatment that patients with asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis can learn with the help of a DVD or Buteyko practitioner to breathe easier.

Nov 8, 2009 - Jamie McIntosh

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease impairs the functioning of the lungs. Oxygen therapy and surgery can alleviate the effects of the disease.

Nov 9, 2010 - Pamela Parker

Progressive breathlessness can be the result of Chronic Damage of the Lungs and Airways - a condition called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD

Nov 14, 2010 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Learn what chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is. Know which common symptoms to look for, and learn what can be done to improve about them.

Apr 30, 2010 - Lisa Smith

COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. IPF is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from one of these major lung diseases.

Nov 7, 2009 - Barbara Bell

Bronchiectasis is a lung diseases classified as COPD. The bronchi and bronchioles become damaged and breathing cab become very difficult.

Aug 7, 2010 - Mary Ann George

Simple COPD guidelines for horse owners on the causes, symptoms, treatment and management of equine COPD

Oct 20, 2010 - Veronica Mitchell

Over a century after asbestos was confirmed as a cause of human disease, people still suffer from the adverse effects of exposure to this material.

Jan 6, 2010 - Stephen Allen Christensen