COPD


Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of the world’s most common breathing disorders. COPD is the medical name for serious, incurable damage to the lungs which gets worse over time. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. People with COPD find it hard to breathe, and they find/experience that even simple every day activities become more difficult over time1.


On this website you will find information about the lung disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and how Respifor® (Nutricia), a specifically designed nutritional supplement, can support people with COPD to improve their physical fitness and quality of life.






References


  1. NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Available at
    https://www.cks.library.nhs.uk/patient_information_leaflet/chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease [Accessed August 2009]