Learn about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to feel short of breath. Whether you just found out that you have COPD or you've been living with it for a while, you will find helpful information here. Our topics will teach you about the disease and give you some tips on breathing easier.
Get the information you need in topics such as:
- COPD.
- Quitting Smoking.
Oxygen therapy: Using oxygen at home.- Using a dry powder inhaler.
- Using a metered-dose inhaler.
More Information
Health Topics
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing
- Black Lung Disease
- Care at the End of Life
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Interactive Tool: Are You Ready to Quit Smoking?
- Interactive Tool: How Does Smoking Affect Your Lifespan?
- Interactive Tool: How Much Is Smoking Costing You?
- Oxygen treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Quitting Smoking
- Writing an Advance Directive
Medications
- Anticholinergics for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Beta2-agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Bupropion hydrochloride (Zyban) for quitting smoking
- Clonidine (Catapres) for quitting smoking
- Corticosteroids for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Expectorants for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Methylxanthines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Mucolytics for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Nicotine replacement therapy for quitting tobacco
- Nortriptyline for quitting smoking
- Varenicline (Chantix) for quitting smoking
Credits
| Author | Merrill Hayden |
| Editor | Katy E. Magee, MA |
| Associate Editor | Michele Cronen |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Last Updated | November 21, 2007 |
| Author: | Merrill Hayden | Last Updated: November 21, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine | |
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