What is COPD?
COPD is a condition that affects the lungs and airways. Another name for the airways is the bronchial tubes. COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Chronic means the condition is long term. You will have it the rest of your life, but you can learn to manage it.
Pulmonary refers to your lungs and airways. The condition is obstructive because it limits the flow of air into and out of your lungs. COPD cannot be fully reversed.
