British Lung Foundation

Chris living with COPD outside

What is COPD?

COPD is a group of lung conditions that make it difficult to empty air out of the lungs.
Rebecca's image

My COPD and NTM symptoms are very similar

An underlying NTM infection was the cause of Rebecca's worsening COPD symptoms and lung function.
Steph holding the twins

I want to raise awareness of bronchiolitis

When Steph's twin boys caught a cold, she never imagined that one of them would end up in intensive care.

Together, we’re making sure that one day everyone will breathe clean air with healthy lungs.

Lungs

Your right lung is a little larger than the left

How your lungs work

Time

Somebody dies from lung disease every 5 minutes

Lung disease in the UK statistics

Research

In 30 years, we've spent over £30m on lung research

Our research

Phone

Our helpline answers more than 20,000 calls a year

Speak to our helpline

Health care professionals and commissioners