Lung Association Launches 'COPD for Life' to Enhance Lives of People Living with Long-Term COPD
CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a life-long chronic lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. During COPD Awareness Month in November, the American Lung Association launched the new "COPD for Life" campaign, with support from Sanofi and Regeneron, to help people who have been living with the disease for ten or more years live better, more active and enjoyable lives.
- COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe.
- Women, people of lower socioeconomic status, and those living in rural areas have a greater likelihood of developing COPD and poor disease-related outcomes.
- As a part of this campaign, the Lung Association conducted a comprehensive review of literature to examine how to best help people living with COPD.
- The Lung Association will provide resources that are more accessible to those carrying the highest burden of COPD.