Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

According to the American Lung Association, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a chronic lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The disease is increasingly common, affecting millions of Americans, and is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. The good news is COPD is often preventable and treatable.

In this segment, Dr. Desmond Young discusses COPD, treatments available at Tidelands Health, and the steps you can take to prevent it from occurring in the first place.