COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions where it’s difficult to breathe air out of the lungs.

Find out what COPD is, what the symptoms are, and how it’s diagnosed and treated. We also have information on managing and treating COPD flare-ups (exacerbations).

Find out if there is a Asthma + Lung UK Support group or Singing for Lung Health group running in your area here. Some of our groups are currently meeting online and some are face to face.

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COPD patient passport

Are you receiving the care you're entitled to? Use our COPD patient passport to find out.

What you need to know about coronavirus

Information and useful links about coronavirus, including what you need to do if you live with a lung condition

More people have COPD in the north of the UK than the south

Statistics about COPD

The number of people being diagnosed with COPD is falling

Statistics about COPD

The less well-off you are, the more likely you are to get COPD

Statistics about COPD

Nearly 40% of calls to our helpline are about COPD

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