Pulmonary Disease

What is asthma?

This informative animation from the American Lung Association explains what asthma is and how it affects people who suffer from it.

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease. Watch this video to see James Kiley, MD, and Tony Punturieri, MD, provide an overview of COPD — including risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment options.

The Basics of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease. Watch this video to see Lisa Postow, MD, discuss the basics of COPD, its signs and symptoms, and how the disease affects the lungs.

How Can Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Be Managed?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease. Watch this video to see Gail Weinmann, MD, discuss how to manage symptoms of COPD by making healthy lifestyle changes.

How is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Diagnosed?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease. Watch this video to see Antonello Punturieri, MD, discuss the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of COPD.

Understanding Pulmonary Fibrosis

This video is from the American Lung Association to help in understanding pulmonary fibrosis. Dr. Jane Dematte and Randy share more information about living and managing this rare lung disease. Learn more about pulmonary fibrosis, and access American Lung Association resources, at Lung.org/pf.

Advice for Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis

This video from the American Lung Association provides advice for living with pulmonary fibrosis. Living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is not easy. This patient shares tips on what was learned after being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Learn more about pulmonary fibrosis, and access American Lung Association resources, at Lung.org/pf.

Sarcoidosis

This video from the American Lung Association provides education on sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis is a rare disease that causes your immune system to overreact. It can cause lung damage, rashes, eye disease and affect other organs. There are many tools patients may use to help improve their quality of life. Learn more at lung.org/sarcoidosis.