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Raise Awareness About COPD

More than 16 million Americans have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Millions more have it and don’t know it.
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Learn More Breathe Better. A program of the National Institutes of Health

About the Learn More Breathe Better® Program

A national health education program that increases awareness and understanding of lung diseases and conditions.
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Learn More about COPD

Find more information on COPD, its causes and risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and living with the disease.
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Resources for healthcare providers to talk to patients about signs and symptoms of COPD

Tools and Materials

The Learn More Breathe Better program offers a variety of educational resources to help increase awareness and understanding about lung diseases and conditions.
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Join the Breathe Better Network

The Breathe Better Network is a partnership of organizations from across the country, serving all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The Network conducts outreach to individuals in their community.
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COPD National Action Plan

The COPD National Action Plan is the first-ever blueprint for a multi-faceted, unified fight against the disease. Learn how you can get involved.
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COPD Journey Video Series

Watch this video series to learn more about COPD. NHLBI scientists discuss its diagnosis, management, and prevalence, as well as the COPD National Action Plan and the Institute’s commitment to reducing the burden of the disease.
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National COPD Awareness Month

November marks National COPD Awareness Month, a national observance dedicated to raising awareness of the disease.
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Community Subcontractor Program

The COPD Learn More Breathe Better program supports community organizations in executing COPD education activities across the United States.

Get in Touch

Contact us with questions or to order resources on COPD from the NHLBI. You can also stay up to date on the latest news, events, and information from the NHLBI with our e-newsletter.
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