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
COPD Foundation Releases Spirometry Program on Medscape CME Site
August 16, 2010
AARC Thanks COPDF for Participation in Virtual Lobby Day
August 10, 2010
The National Health Council Applauds New Regulations on Insurance Claims Appeal Process
July 23, 2010
FDA Warns Consumers, Pharmacists & Wholesalers Not to Use Stolen Advair Diskus Inhalers
July 19, 2010
COPD Shuttle Featured on NHLBI’s ‘Director’s Corner’
July 13, 2010
COPD Educator Course
July 12, 2010
COPDF Releases New Guide on Home Oxygen Changes
July 9, 2010
COPDF Submits Comments on a New Strategic Framework to Manage Multiple Chronic Conditions
June 22, 2010
COPD Foundation Unveils Motion Simulator Capsule
May 6, 2010
Foundation Now Offering Physician Program on COPD in Spanish
April 28, 2010
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