COPD Explained

COPD Resources

There are many resources available to help you learn about COPD and how to manage its symptoms. Here are just a few:

American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

www.aacvpr.org

The AACVPR helps people with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases through research, education, rehabilitation, management, and prevention.

American Lung Association

www.LungUSA.org

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research.

COPD Foundation

www.copdfoundation.org

The mission of the COPD Foundation is to develop and support programs which improve the quality of life through research, education, early diagnosis, and enhanced therapy for persons whose lives are impacted by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

KNOWCOPD

www.knowcopd.com

A Web site created to help people understand COPD and take action to breathe easier, with disease information and advice from others.

COPD Learn More Breathe Better®,
a program of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

www.learnaboutcopd.org

The COPD Learn More Breathe Better campaign raises awareness and encourages men and women to find about their risk for COPD.

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