2024年11月8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 …

2023年10月25日 · AAT deficiency may also cause liver disease. The liver disease can occur among infants and children, and the lung disease usually occurs in individuals who are older …

2024年2月13日 · This video series, COPD Journey: From Learning More to Breathing Better, features NHLBI scientists talking about COPD, its diagnosis, management, and prevalence, as …

Learn how the NHLBI supports research to understand the causes of lung diseases, such as asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, and lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), as …

2024年10月4日 · Most people who have COPD are at least 40 years old when symptoms begin. A condition that runs in families, called alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency: If you are born with …

2024年10月4日 · At first, COPD may cause no symptoms or only mild symptoms. As the disease gets worse, symptoms usually become more serious. There may be times when symptoms …

November marks National COPD Awareness Month, a national observance dedicated to raising awareness of the disease. Order or Download Educational Materials Visit the NHLBI …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more common among older adults, but looking after your lung health is a good idea at any stage in life. With this infographic, learn how to …

2023年10月26日 · The American Lung Association is a longstanding Breathe Better Network partner with a wide range of national programs to improve lung health and prevent lung …

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe. Other names for COPD include chronic bronchitis or emphysema. COPD, a …