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Take Action TodayBreathe Better Tomorrow Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used to describe chronic lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is characterized by breathlessness. Some people with COPD also experience tiredness and chronic cough with or without mucus. Learn more about COPD, common causes and symptoms, how it is diagnosed and how you can enjoy life and live for many years with COPD. Learn more about COPD > The COPD Foundation was established to improve the lives of people with COPD, bronchiectasis, and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease through initiatives that expand services and speed innovations which will make treatment more effective and affordable. We do this through scientific research, education, advocacy, and awareness with the goal of disease prevention, slowed progression, and ultimately a cure. About the COPD Foundation >
Join over 51,000 people on COPD360social COPD360social is the free online social community about everything COPD. Members can share thoughts and ideas, ask questions, give and receive support, discuss what matters to them, and learn how to take action. Join COPD360social, because we are stronger when we work together. Get Involved >
Our Education and Support Framework The COPD Foundation’s Education and Support Framework is positioned at the intersection of the patient, caregiver and health care provider communities. Our team’s dual mission is to promote positive and productive relationships between individuals with COPD, their friends, family and health care professionals and to serve as the bridge to educate and improve communications to reach a shared goal of living one’s best life with COPD. Our Education and Support Framework >
About COPD360: Our Research Framework The COPD Foundation Research Framework (COPD360) strategically aligns the goals of all COPD stakeholders: patients, health care professionals, caregivers, academic, government and industry partners. Our mission is to ensure a central role for the patient/caregiver in all stages of research including project feasibility, study design, implementation, and dissemination of results. Our Research Framework >
