Resources
COPD National Action Plan
CDC collaborated with the National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies to develop the COPD National Action Plan — a patient-centered road map for addressing COPD, one of the most urgent health concerns facing Americans. The plan reflects input from many members of the COPD community, including patients, caregivers, health care providers, and nonprofit organizations. COPD National Action Planexternal icon
Public Health Strategic Framework for COPD Prevention
This report provides a framework that could be used by the public health community to address COPD as an important public health issue. Public Health Strategic Framework for COPD Prevention [PDF – 3.95MB](/copd/pdfs/framework_for_copd_prevention.pdf)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s COPD Learn More Breathe Better Program
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s COPD Learn More Breathe Betterexternal icon program provides information for people who are at risk for COPD, those who have been diagnosed with COPD, and health care providers.
General Information
- COPD Foundationexternal icon
- American Lung Association – COPD pageexternal icon
- American Thoracic Society – COPD fact sheetsexternal icon
- Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Diseaseexternal icon
- National Institutes of Health – COPD pageexternal icon
- National Library of Medicine – COPD pageexternal icon
- World Health Organization – COPD pageexternal icon
- CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers Campaign – COPD page
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a personalized treatment program that teaches you how to manage your COPD symptoms to improve your quality of life. Programs may include plans that teach you how to breathe better and conserve your energy, as well as provide advice on food and exercise. More information on pulmonary rehabilitation is available from the following sites:
- The American Thoracic Society – Pulmonary Rehabilitationexternal icon
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute – Pulmonary Rehabilitationexternal icon
- COPD Foundation – Pulmonary Rehabilitationexternal icon
- American Thoracic Society – Pulmonary Rehabilitation pdf icon[PDF – 181KB]external icon
- American Lung Association – Pulmonary Rehabilitationexternal icon
Self-Management
Self-management programs can help you manage your COPD and control your symptoms. More information on self-management programs is available from the following sites:
Patient Support Groups