COPD

Panelists

Lisa Harris, MD

Grace Ann Dorney Koppel

Paul C. Levy, MD

Barry Make, MD

Edwin B. Fisher, PhD

Topics:

Lung Disease

Transcript:

COPD (transcript)

COPD is a serious lung disease that over time, makes it hard to breathe. You may also have heard COPD called other names, like emphysema or chronic bronchitis. In people who have COPD, the airways—tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs—are partially blocked, which makes it hard to get air in and out.

When COPD is severe, shortness of breath and other symptoms of COPD can get in the way of even the most basic tasks, such as doing light housework, taking a walk, even washing and dressing. (Source: NHLBI: Learn More, Breathe Better)

This episode of Second Opinion shows that there is more hope for patients than ever. Proper treatment of COPD with medication and lifestyle changes can stabilize the disease and help people live active lives.

To learn more about COPD from URMC, click here.

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Search MedlinePlus

Conduct an off-site search for COPD from MedlinePlus. These up-to-date search results are based on search terms specific to Second Opinion Key Points.

COPD main page – all aspects. Includes overviews, news, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, rehabilitation/recovery, research, tutorials, etc.

Emphysema main page – all aspects. Includes diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, rehabilitation/recovery, disease management, specific conditions, research, etc.

Bronchitis main page – all aspects. Includes overviews, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, rehabilitation/recovery, disease management, research, etc.

Asthma main page – all aspects. Includes overviews, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, alternative therapy, health check tools, tutorials, etc.

Lung Diseases – all aspects. Includes overviews, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, specific conditions, tutorials and videos, organizations, information specific to children, teens, and women.

Breathing Problems main page – all aspects. Includes overviews, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, health check tools, tutorials, etc.

Resources

There are a very large number of organizations dedicated to helping people with COPD and their families and friends. This is only a partial list.

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute	The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.
COPD International	COPD-International is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide information and interactive support for COPD patients, caregivers, families and concerned individuals.
www.learnaboutcopd.org	NHLBI’s COPD Learn More Breathe Better® Campaign. The campaign is for men and women over age 45, especially those who smoke or have smoked, and those with risk associated with genetics or environmental exposures. In addition, the campaign aims to reach people who have been diagnosed with COPD as well as health care providers, particularly those in the primary care setting.
American Lung Association	Now in its second century, the American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives, improve lung health and prevent lung disease.
Medline Plus	MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.

Episode number:

602

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