Educational campaign focuses on managing advanced COPD
Patients and caregivers learn how to identify, manage worsening COPD
Miami (April 22, 2025) - The COPD Foundation is pleased to announce the completion of an educational campaign focused on managing advanced symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), in partnership with Sanofi and Regeneron.
COPD comprises several conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and can be caused by genetics and irritants like smoke or pollution. The disease affects more than 30 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, yet awareness of the disease's symptoms, methods to reduce risk, and disease management remains poor. Symptoms include breathlessness, fatigue, and chronic cough.
The "Is This You?" campaign featured a website with information on how to recognize worsening symptoms of COPD, how to talk to health care providers, resources for caregivers, and information on Medicare; three blog posts; three educational podcasts; and two webinars.
Topics included:
- COPD symptom management.
- Improving communication with a person's health care team.
- How caregivers can help when someone experiences worsening COPD.
- Differentiating between an exacerbation and worsening COPD.
- Changes to the Inflation Reduction Act.
- Medication affordability and access to care.
For more information about the "Is This You?"" campaign, visit copdfoundation.org.
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About the COPD Foundation
The COPD Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help millions of people live longer and healthier lives by advancing research, advocacy, and awareness to stop COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease. The Foundation does this through scientific research, education, advocacy, and awareness to prevent disease, slow progression, and find a cure. For more information, visit copdfoundation.org, or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Contact:
Brittany Irish
805-465-2497
mediarelations@copdfoundation.org