COPD

Learn about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to feel short of breath. Whether you just found out that you have COPD or you've been living with it for a while, you will find helpful information here. Our topics will teach you about the disease and give you some tips on breathing easier.

Get the information you need in topics such as:

• COPD.
• Quitting Tobacco Use.
• Using a metered-dose inhaler.
• Using a dry powder inhaler.
• Oxygen therapy: Using oxygen at home.

More Information

• Health Topics
• Medical Tests
• Medications
• Make a Wise Decision
• Take Action

Health Topics

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing

Black Lung Disease

Care at the End of Life

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Interactive Tool: Are You Ready to Quit Smoking?

Interactive Tool: How Does Smoking Affect Your Lifespan?

Interactive Tool: How Much Is Smoking Costing You?

Oxygen treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Quitting Tobacco Use

Writing an Advance Directive

Medical Tests

Home Lung Function Test

Lung Function Tests

Medications

Anticholinergics for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Beta2-agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Bupropion hydrochloride (Zyban) for quitting smoking

Clonidine (Catapres) for quitting smoking

Corticosteroids for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Expectorants for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Methylxanthines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Nicotine replacement therapy for quitting tobacco

Nortriptyline for quitting smoking

Varenicline (Chantix) for quitting smoking

Make a Wise Decision

Should I take medicine to quit smoking?

Should I use nicotine replacement therapy to quit smoking?

Take Action

Asthma: Using a metered-dose inhaler

COPD: Avoiding weight loss

COPD: Avoiding your triggers

COPD: Clearing your lungs

COPD: Keeping your diet healthy

COPD: Learning to breathe easier

COPD: Using exercise to feel better

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Author:	Merrill Hayden	Last Updated: November 21, 2007
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
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