Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease & Women's Health

Overview
What is it?
What causes it?
Symptoms and problems
How common is it?
What women should know
How to find out if you have it (Diagnosis)
How it is treated
Facts to know
Doctors who treat it
Key questions and answers
Where to find out more
References

What is it?

Ever heard of emphysema or chronic bronchitis?

  • If you have EITHER ONE of these conditions, you have COPD.
  • If you have BOTH of these conditions, you also have COPD.
  • COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. And it's a serious condition that affects the lungs.

This resource is part of an educational initiative sponsored by
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Pfizer Inc.

Create Date: 3/31/08
Date Last Updated: 3/31/08

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