
(HealthDay News) -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) is an umbrella term for lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe. Primary examples include chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
The U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute offers these suggestions to help keep COPD under control:
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