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Bookmark or Share- How is COPD Diagnosed? - COPD FoundationHow is COPD Diagnosed? COPD is usually diagnosed through lung function testing such as spirometry. A spirometry test measures how well your lungs are working. It’s a simple and painless test that can help diagnose COPD. Your doctor may order additional tests to get a more complete picture of how your lungs are functioning.
- COPD Foundation | Learn More, Take Action and Breathe BetterWhat is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes lung conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, and a persistent cough. COPD is often linked to lung irritants like smoke and pollution, and is sometimes even genetic.
- Breathing Techniques - COPD FoundationHaving COPD makes it harder to breathe. And when it’s hard to breathe, it’s normal to get anxious, making you feel even more short of breath. There are two breathing techniques that can help you get the air you need without working so hard to breathe: pursed-lip breathing and diaphragmatic (also called belly or abdominal) breathing.
- COPD - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIHSymptoms 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 exacerbations. You should seek medical attention when symptoms occur.
- COPD Treatment and Medications | COPD FoundationLet's learn more about the different treatment options for COPD. COPD Medications. There are many different types of COPD medications, including short- and long-acting bronchodilators, inhaled and systemic corticosteroids, and antibiotics. All of these medications play a different role in the treatment of your COPD.
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