COPD

Manage your COPD!

Once you've been diagnosed with COPD there are a number of treatment options available for you to consider. These include: -Respiratory medications -Breathing exercises -Pulmonary rehab -A healthy diet -Regular exercise plan Be sure to check with your healthcare provider to make sure any of these options are appropriate for you.

Why do people join clinical trials?

People join clinical trials for many different reasons. Some join a trial because they have tried other therapies that have not worked for them and are looking for new treatment options. Others join because there is not an effective treatment for their health issue. By being part of a clinical trial, participants may find out [...]

Managing your COPD

There is no cure for COPD, symptoms can be treated, and people with the condition can improve their overall quality of life. By managing your COPD you can be in control of your healthcare. Some managing tips are: - Quit smoking - Stay active - Stay healthy - Eat regularly and well - Avoid triggers [...]

What are the benefits to participation in a clinical research study?

You will: Be monitored by a qualified physician, at no cost to you Play a more active role in your healthcare Potentially be one of the first to gain access to research studies Make an invaluable contribution to your health and the health of thousands of others

Millions of people in the United States suffer with COPD.

Join the fight against this disease by taking part in a research study. Clinical research studies are the most promising ways to test whether new investigational drugs or treatment are both safe and effective.