COPD Basics (19)
From emphysema to Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis to asthma, learn more about causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of COPD, including how to cope and quitting smoking.
Emphysema (16)
Learn more about the definition of emphysema and how it affects your breathing. Discover what causes emphysema, signs and symptoms of emphysema and how a diagnosis of emphysema is made. Learn how to prevent emphysema and the many treatment options available. Learn how to cope with emphysema.
Chronic Bronchitis (5)
Find out more about the definition of chronic bronchitis. Discover the causes or chronic bronchitis and common signs and symptoms of this lung disease. Discover how chronic bronchitis is diagnosed, prevention tips and treatment options available for chronic bronchitis. Learn how to cope.
Bronchiectasis (7)
Find out more about the definition of bronchiectasis. Discover the causes of bronchiectasis. Learn about specific treatment for bronchiectasis. Find out how a diagnosis of bronchiectasis is made and how bronchiectasis is treated. Learn about prevention.
Adult Asthma (9)
Asthma is not just a childhood disease. It can occur at any age. Find out more about adult asthma, inflammatory lung disease and what triggers an asthma attack. Discover how a diagnosis of asthma is made. Learn about signs and symptoms of asthma and treatment options available. Find out how to prevent an asthma attack.
Quitting Smoking (12)
Quitting smoking is the number one method of prevention and treatment for COPD. Learn how to quit smoking. Discover what medications will help you quit smoking. Find out about support groups that will help you quit smoking. Learn more about how counseling can help you quit smoking.
Complications (6)
COPD is a devastating illness that if left unmanaged, can cause a variety of complications, including respiratory failure and death. Learn more about the complications of COPD and how to avoid them.
Coping With Daily Life (18)
Living with COPD can often be frustrating. Discover tips on how to cope with COPD. Learn about what diet and exercise programs are best for those with COPD. Discover ways to make your home safe and COPD friendly. Find out new strategies to help your breath better and how to improve your mobility, sleep and sexuality. Learn better ways of communication to conserve energy.
Admission to the Hospital (6)
Being admitted to the hospital with COPD can be frightening. Learn what diagnostic tests you will recieve once you are admitted to the hospital for COPD. Find out what x-rays will be taken and what types of doctors you will most likely encounter. Discover the difference between BiPAP, CPAP, intubation and life support in managing COPD.
Research (7)
If you are struggling to manage your COPD symptoms or have been told you are at risk for developing COPD, find out the newest treatment options available to help manage this devastating illness. Learn about the latest and most up-to-date clinical studies related to COPD and why they are important to people who have or are at risk for COPD.
COPD Resources (5)
When facing a diagnosis of COPD, it is important that you are aware of all the resources available to you. Find out more information about organizations and support groups that are dedicated to COPD. Discover books and magazines that will provide a wealth of information about COPD. Learn where to find additional information from related websites. Find out all the latest news about COPD.
FAQ (7)
There are many questions that may arise if you have or are at risk for developing COPD. Find out the answers to the most frequently asked questions about COPD in an easy to understand manner.
Glossary of Terms (26)
If you have been diagnosed with COPD, certain medical terms may confuse you, and rightly so. Learn about common medical terms associated with COPD and their meaning.
