COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

COPD describes a group of lung conditions that make it difficult to empty air out of the lungs because your airways have been narrowed. This information explains what it is, what the symptoms are, and how it’s diagnosed and treated.

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Your COPD stories

Read and watch the inspiring personal stories of people affected by COPD.

COPD patient passport

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

World COPD Day

Help us raise awareness of COPD and raise funds to help people living with it.

Manage your COPD

Take control of your COPD with our leaflets, DVDs and self-management packs.

I've just been diagnosed with COPD

Just found out you have COPD? Find out what you can do to live well and manage your condition.

Breathing and lung function tests

Find out about tests that can be done to investigate breathing problems. 

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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