What is COPD?
(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
COPD is a general name for a group of lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory asthma, and bronchiectasis.
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About the COPD Foundation- Read about the COPD Foundation's history, mission, and its programs.
Patients & Caregivers- Learn more about the disease, latest treatments and research, information on living with COPD for the diagnosed, their families, and caregivers.
Medical Professionals- Find information on diagnosing and managing COPD with a list of available publications, current research articles, and upcoming CME events.
Programs- Read about the Foundation’s programs developed to inform, educate, empower, and engage everyone in the COPD community.
Research- See what kinds of studies are being conducted to find new therapies for COPD, and how the COPD Foundation can help you get involved!
How to Help- Find out how you can volunteer for the COPD Foundation, send donations, and become an advocate for COPD!
News
“Hugs4Holly” campaign used Twitter, Super Bowl to help raise funds to pay for lung transplant
February 8, 2010
New COPD Awareness Campaign, DRIVE4COPD, Kicks Off Today
February 3, 2010
COPD Foundation Launches Year of the Lung Campaign, Joins Global Partners to Spread Awareness
January 29, 2010
COPD Foundation’s Healthy People 2020 Public Comment, Re: COPD
January 13, 2010
Dr. Tom Petty Memorial to be Created for Pioneer, Advocate
December 18, 2009
New Survey Provides Insights for Patients and Caregivers Managing COPD
November 30, 2009
COPD Awareness Night at the Everblades
November 20, 2009
Foundation Commends Congress for Recognizing the Importance of COPD During Awareness Month
November 19, 2009
