COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 30, 2024 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing lung condition caused by damage to the lungs. The damage results in swelling and irritation, also called inflammation, inside …
COPD: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Aug 19, 2024 · “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” (COPD) is a term for certain types of irreversible lung and airway damage that block (obstruct) your airways and make it hard to breathe.
COPD - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | American Lung …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a chronic lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. Here you'll find information, resources and tools …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Nov 6, 2024 · In people with COPD, the lungs can get damaged or clogged with phlegm. Symptoms include cough, sometimes with phlegm, difficulty breathing, wheezing and tiredness. Smoking and air …
COPD | COPD | CDC
COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems.
COPD - What Is COPD? | NHLBI, NIH
Nov 8, 2024 · 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 block …
COPD Foundation | Learn More, Take Action and Breathe Better
What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes lung conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, and a persistent cough. …
COPD: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD
Mar 10, 2024 · What Is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that makes it hard for you to breathe. COPD is a progressive disease, meaning it gradually …
New 2026 GOLD COPD Guidelines — Key Changes and Updates
Nov 20, 2025 · The 2026 GOLD report on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of COPD recently released and we're taking a look at what's new this year.
What causes COPD and who is at risk?
Nov 19, 2025 · COPD causes airflow blockage and breathing-related problems, often due to long-term exposure to harmful irritants such as cigarette smoke, environmental pollutants, fumes, and dust.