(HealthDay News) -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for chronic lung diseases that can severely undermine breathing. Examples include chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute offers these suggestions for helping you manage COPD symptoms:
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