
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) - Asthma + Lung UK
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions where it’s difficult to breathe air out of the lungs. Find out what COPD is, what the symptoms are, and …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - NHS
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. It includes: emphysema – damage to the air sacs in the lungs; …
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? - Asthma + Lung UK
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is where air cannot get out of the lungs easily (the airflow is obstructed). COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older …
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): Overview - Patient
2023年8月6日 · In the UK, 1.2 million people are affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. …
What are the treatments for COPD? | Asthma + Lung UK
Find out about the different treatments available for people living with COPD. You can also read more about things you can do to self-manage your COPD. Remember: you should have …
Treatment - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - nhs.uk
There's currently no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but treatment can help slow the progression of the condition and control the symptoms. Treatments include: A …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | NHS inform
2024年10月18日 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic obstructive airways …
Overview | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 16s: …
2018年12月5日 · This guideline covers diagnosing and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis) in people aged 16 and …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: diagnosis and ... - The BMJ
2019年7月29日 · There are 1.3 million people in the UK with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the condition is responsible for considerable morbidity and …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - CKS | NICE
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, treatable, and largely preventable lung condition. It is characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow obstruction …