Overview

• What is COPD? (National Heart Lung and Blood Institute)

Condition Specific Sites

• COPD International

Symptoms

• Cough
• Sputum (mucus) production
• Shortness of breath, especially with exercise
• Wheezing (a whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe)
• Chest tightness.

Diagnosis

• How is COPD diagnosed? (National Heart Lung and Blood Institute)
• Exams and Tests (WebMDHealth)

Treatments

• How is COPD treated? (National Heart Lung and Blood Institute)
• Treatment Overview (WebMDHealth)

Anatomy

• Atlas of the Body: The Respiratory System -- Structure Detail (American Medical Association)

Ogranizations and Patient-Centered Sites

• COPD International
• American College of Chest Physicians
• American Lung Association
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
• National Lung Health Education Program