Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The disease affects millions of Americans and is the third leading cause of disease-related death worldwide. The good news is COPD is often preventable and treatable. Here you'll find information, resources, and tools to help you understand COPD, manage treatment and lifestyle changes, find support and take action.