• Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Lung Disease Explore NTM lung disease, including its symptoms, treatments, and self-care.
  • Chronic Lung Disease in Infants Chronic lung disease in an infant means that damaged tissue in the newborn's lungs is causing breathing and health problems. The lungs trap air or collapse, fill with fluid, and produce extra mucus. Most babies who have chronic lung disease survive.
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Fast Facts Find out what chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is.
  • Black Lung Disease Black lung disease is the common name for a lung disease that results from breathing in coal dust. When people have this disease, their lungs look black instead of pink. Another name for it is coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP). There are two forms:...
  • COPD: What Happens to Your Lungs Learn how COPD affects your lungs and makes it hard to breathe.
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Discusses causes and symptoms of COPD. Looks at chronic bronchitis and emphysema, two diseases that are usually a part of COPD. Covers quitting smoking. Includes treatment with bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids. Offers home treatment tips.
  • COPD Learning Center If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to feel short of breath. Whether you just found out that you have COPD or you've been living with it for a while, you will find helpful information here. Our topics will teach you about the disease and give you some tips on breathing easier. Get the information you need in...
  • Lungs and Airways Learning Center Has info on general coughs, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and COPD. Also has chest X-ray info and interactive topics on bronchitis and croup.
  • Focus On: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) After viewing this video, the viewer will understand what happens in the body when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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