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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.