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 - Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - NHLBI, NIH
2023年10月25日 · Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency increases an individual’s risk for COPD. The deficiency is an inherited genetic condition with no cure. The resulting COPD would be treated in the standard manner, with bronchodilators, steroids, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and surgery. AAT is diagnosed with a blood test.
COPD - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月4日 · Not everyone who has these symptoms has COPD. Likewise, not everyone with COPD has all these symptoms. Your healthcare provider can determine whether you have COPD. You may also have additional conditions that need to be diagnosed and treated. It is very common for people with COPD to have other conditions, including heart disease.
COPD: Portraits of Lung Health at Any Age - NHLBI, NIH
Download COPD: Portraits of Lung Health at Any Age Infographic (JPEG) Download COPD: Portraits of Lung Health at Any Age Infographic (PDF) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a serious condition that makes breathing difficult. Follow these tips to bring your lung health into focus — at any age. I’m in my 20s or 30s.
Learn More Breathe Better®: COPD - NHLBI, NIH
A national health education program that increases awareness and understanding of lung diseases and conditions. COPD Digital Resource Toolkit for Health Professionals Find resources to help patients and their families and caregivers learn more about COPD including risk factors, treatment options, and more.
COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月4日 · Most people who have COPD are at least 40 years old when symptoms begin. A condition that runs in families, called alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency: If you are born with this condition, smoking or long-term exposure to fumes or dust can lead to lung damage and COPD. AAT deficiency can also raise your risk for developing COPD at a younger age.
COPD - Diagnosis - NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月4日 · Lung function and imaging tests will tell whether you have COPD and how serious it is. If your provider recommends getting an X-ray or computed tomography (CT) scan to detect lung cancer or diagnose a breathing problem, ask them about your risk of COPD. If you get a COPD diagnosis, ask about genetic screening.
American Lung Association: Addressing the Burden of COPD in all …
2023年10月26日 · The American Lung Association is a longstanding Breathe Better Network partner with a wide range of national programs to improve lung health and prevent lung disease. To bring greater attention to the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the American Lung Association has released a series of profiles on state COPD prevalence.
Learn More Breathe Better® - NHLBI, NIH
The NHLBI’s Division of Lung Diseases supports research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of lung diseases and sleep disorders. Lung Health Related Topics at NHLBI NHLBI offers information on a variety of lung-related diseases and conditions.
COPD: Portraits of Lung Health at Any Age Infographic
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more common among older adults, but looking after your lung health is a good idea at any stage in life. With this infographic, learn how to protect your lung health, recognize the symptoms of COPD, and manage the …