COPD - Treatment - NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月6日 · Medicines to treat COPD symptoms include bronchodilators and steroids or nonsteroid medicines that reduce inflammation . A new add-on medicine approved in 2024 may help to control your disease. Your healthcare provider may prescribe an inhaler for you to always carry. Inhalers allow the medicine to go straight to your lungs.
COPD - Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - NHLBI, NIH
2023年10月25日 · Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency increases an individual’s risk for COPD. The deficiency is an inherited genetic condition with no cure. The resulting COPD would be treated in the standard manner, with bronchodilators, steroids, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and surgery. AAT is diagnosed with a blood test.
COPD - What Is COPD? - NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月3日 · COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition caused by damage to the airways or other parts of the lung. This damage leads to inflammation and other problems that blocks airflow and makes it hard to breathe. COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus .
COPD Research - NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月8日 · COPD Research. As part of its broader commitment to research on lung diseases, the NHLBI leads and supports research and programs on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the United States and around the world. Research supported by the NHLBI has shown that certain treatments and lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, can help ...
COPD - Living With - NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月6日 · COPD has no cure yet. However, lifestyle changes and treatments can help you feel better, stay more active, and slow the progress of the disease. Call your healthcare provider if you notice that your symptoms are worsening or if you have signs of an infection, such as a fever.
Empowering Communities Most At Risk for COPD | NHLBI, NIH
2021年11月16日 · The signs and symptoms of COPD, such as ongoing coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath—especially with physical activity—may be mistaken for signs of aging or allergies. But these problems should not be ignored because with COPD, they get worse over time. Left undiagnosed, the disease can make it harder to work or do ...
COPD Videos - NHLBI, NIH
2024年2月13日 · COPD Journey Series. This video series, COPD Journey: From Learning More to Breathing Better, features NHLBI scientists talking about COPD, its diagnosis, management, and prevalence, as well as the COPD National Action Plan and the Institute’s commitment to reducing the burden of the disease. Share these videos on social media using #COPDjourney.
COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月4日 · Smoking: This is the main risk factor for COPD. Three out of four people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke. People who have a family history of COPD are more likely to develop the disease if they smoke. Other lung irritants: These may include long-term exposure to air pollution, chemical fumes and dust from the environment or workplace ...
COPD In America: The Latest Snapshot - NHLBI, NIH
Overview. America is becoming increasingly aware of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a leading cause of death in the U.S. This infographic highlights the latest COPD awareness data. Print Length:
COPD - Prevention - NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月6日 · The best way to prevent COPD is to quit smoking or, if you don’t smoke, not to start. Also try to avoid lung irritants that can contribute to COPD, such as air pollution, chemical fumes, dust, and secondhand smoke. Smoking is the leading cause of COPD. If you smoke, talk with your provider about programs and products that can help you quit.