Top 5 Things People Should Know About COPD

As the COPD Guide for About.com, I try to educate the public as much as I can about the disease. All-to-often, when I mention the word, people look at me as if I come from another planet. After I assure them I am not from anywhere else in the galaxy besides earth, I try to give them a few important facts without confusing them with too much information all at once.

If you have problems with people understanding your disease, feel free to read the following article and educate them yourselves or provide them with this link:

The Top 5 Things People Should Know About COPD

What do you think your friends and family should know about this disease? After reading the article, share your advice:

What Do You Think Friends and Family Should Know About COPD?