Overview
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Overview
Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent GP appointment if:
- cough up blood
- unusually breathless
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition which often presents with:
- Breathlessness on exertion
- Cough
- Increased production of phlegm
There are many treatments available for COPD that can help to make it easier to manage your symptoms.
