May 23, 2023 · It’s common for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to produce extra mucus in their airways and have a reduced ability to clear it. This mucus …

Nov 8, 2024 · COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus . It can also cause breathing problems, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and …

Oct 4, 2024 · Symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, chest tightness, and fatigue. These can get worse over time. Sudden flare-ups of symptoms are called …

Oct 4, 2024 · Causes and Risk Factors of COPD Learn about NHLBI research to help understand why some people get COPD or get more severe COPD than others.

Oct 6, 2024 · The medication also helps the body clear mucus. If your COPD is severe or your symptoms flare up often, your provider may prescribe a combination of bronchodilators along …

Dec 2, 2022 · Bronchitis is a condition that develops when airways in the lungs become inflamed and cause coughing, often with mucus, or wheezing. Acute bronchitis goes away after a few …

It is important to know the symptoms of COPD: shortness of breath, mucus come from a lit cigarette), indoor air pollution, chemicals, and dust at work. A rare inherited disorder, called …

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe. Other names for COPD include …

Oct 29, 2023 · The goals of treatment are to: Treat any underlying conditions and lung infections Remove mucus (a slimy substance) from your lungs Prevent complications These goals are …

Oct 8, 2024 · The NHLBI leads and supports research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to develop new treatments and ways to improve quality of life.