Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a respiratory disease characterized by blockage of airflow from the lungs, which results in progressively worsening shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and production of excessive phlegm or mucus.

For the more than 15 million Americans diagnosed with COPD, declining lung function, increasing hospitalizations, and comorbidities can make engaging in daily