ROOM TO BREATHE: What is COPD and How Do We Treat It

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a progressive condition caused by inflammation or damage to the airways of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. COPD is a major cause of disability that may prevent you from performing everyday activities like walking, cooking, or climbing stairs. Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with COPD, though many may have the disease and not even know it. Join Dr. Diana Kolman, director of Interventional Pulmonology at Capital Health, to learn about COPD risk factors, symptoms, and the latest screening and treatment options that are available to you.