“COPD” is sometimes also called “emphysema” or “chronic bronchitis”.

Here is an excellent 5-minute video that summarizes COPD:

 

 

The #1 cause of COPD is smoking.

If you smoke, the #1 MOST IMPORTANT THING you can do to prevent COPD (or at least prevent it from getting worse) is to quit smoking. CLICK HERE for help to quit smoking.