Tools & Resources

• COPD 101
• Can Supplements Help COPD?
• How to Use Your Inhaler
• Diagnosing COPD
• 5 Tips for Using Inhaled Medicine
• Living With COPD: 10 FAQs

Medical ReferenceRelated to COPD

1. COPD Symptom Tracker
   
   WebMD’s COPD tracker provides your doctor with important information about your health and allows you to participate in your COPD treatment.
   
2. COPD and Heart Failure
   
   WebMD explains the similarities and differences between COPD and heart failure and how the two conditions are treated together.
   
3. What Causes COPD?
   
   Smoking, dirty air in the workplace, and asthma can lead to COPD. Learn what causes this lung problem and how to protect your lungs.
   
4. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
   
   Important It is possible that the main title of the report Alpha - 1 - Antitrypsin Deficiency is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
   
5. Emphysema, Congenital Lobar
   
   Important It is possible that the main title of the report Emphysema, Congenital Lobar is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
   
6. Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, and Flu
   
   If you have emphysema or chronic bronchitis -- also referred to as COPD -- here are things you need to know about flu symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
   
7. Inhaled Relief: How COPD Devices Work
   
   Although there is no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, inhaled medications can reduce COPD symptoms. Get the facts about inhalers and nebulizers.
   
8. Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD
   
   If you have COPD -- or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- can do for you.
   
9. Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, and Colds
   
   Catching colds when you have a chronic lung disease like COPD or emphysema can lead to serious respiratory infections. Learn more from WebMD about preventing and treating colds.
   
10. COPD: Handling a Flare-Up - Living With COPD
    
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be managed, although it cannot be cured at this time. Management includes quitting smoking if you smoke, taking steps to avoid shortness of breath, and staying active and eating well. Also, learning about COPD and support from your family and friends will help you cope with COPD.Quitting smoking is the most important step you can take to prevent or