20 states officially recognize November as COPD Awareness Month
Miami (November 6, 2025) - In a joint advocacy effort between the COPD Foundation and the COPD Action Alliance, 20 states have officially recognized November as COPD Awareness Month.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) comprises several conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and can be caused by genetics and irritants like smoke or pollution. The disease affects more than 30 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide.
"This recognition of November as COPD Awareness Month at a state level is a powerful acknowledgement of the need to prioritize people's lung health and raise awareness of the millions of Americans living with COPD," said Jean Wright, M.D., MBA, CEO of the COPD Foundation. "By elevating awareness at the state level, our organizations are driving important conversations about the need for earlier diagnosis and support for people affected by COPD."
States issuing official recognition of COPD Awareness Month are:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
For more information about how to get involved with COPD Awareness Month activities and become a lung health champion, visit copdfoundation.org.
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About the COPD Foundation
The COPD Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help millions of people live longer and healthier lives by advancing research, advocacy, and awareness to stop COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease. The Foundation does this through scientific research, education, advocacy, and awareness to prevent disease, slow progression, and find a cure. For more information, visit copdfoundation.org, or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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