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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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COPD and Vaccines: What You Should Know

People with COPD are at higher risk for serious problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn more.
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The COPD Caregiver's Toolkit

Caring for someone with COPD can be complicated. Find tools to help care for someone with COPD, designed with and for caregivers like you.
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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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Community Subcontract Program

The COPD Learn More Breathe Better program supports community organizations in executing COPD education activities across the United States.
Community Subcontract Program
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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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Order or Download Educational Materials

Visit the NHLBI Publications Catalog to find a variety of free educational materials you can order or download from the Learn More Breathe Better program.
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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 National Action Plan Community Action Tool

The COPD National Action Plan Community Action Tool allows stakeholders to record actions and accomplishments and monitor the COPD community’s progress in meeting the goals of the Action Plan.
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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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Research Feature
Making Healthier Lives for People with COPD
It’s a fact: More than 16 million Americans are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, a chronic lung disease that makes it hard to breathe and worsens over time. An umbrella term for...

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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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