COPD

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and is the leading cause of disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, killing 117,000 people annually. BREATHE LA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those suffering with COPD, a classification of lung diseases, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, that make breathing extremely difficult. In patients with COPD, the airways of the lungs thicken, close and may also fill with mucus, thus reducing air flow. COPD can lead to weakness, exhaustion, loss of body weight, and heart failure.BREATHE LA Center for Healthy Lungs funds research focused on identifying interventions that can provide enhanced quality of life for those suffering with COPD.