Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious disease. Over time, COPD weakens the lungs, which makes breathing more difficult. Learn more about how COPD affects breathing in this video ⬇️
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious disease. Over time, COPD weakens the lungs, which makes breathing more difficult. Learn more about how COPD affects breathing in this video: bit.ly/4a5MMZU #BreatheBetter

Some people are more likely to have sarcoidosis. They include people ages 55+, women, African Americans, and people of Scandinavian descent. Learn more about sarcoidosis in this fact sheet: go.nih.gov/LyNuBqy #NMHM24 #NMHM2024 #SarcoidosisAwarenessMonth #BreatheBetter

NHLBI-funded researchers have developed a simple blood test to rapidly & inexpensively diagnose sarcoidosis. Learn more: go.nih.gov/8O585Ot. #SarcoidosisAwarenessMonth

There's no time like the present to stop smoking. No matter how long you've smoked, quitting has health benefits. Make a quit plan today. Find resources to help you quit: go.nih.gov/GvKZijG #BreatheBetter

People with asthma may experience wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Watch this video to learn more about how asthma can affect your breathing: bit.ly/3Pbw43k #BreatheBetter

TODAY at 1 p.m. ET: Learn about asthma management in school, at work, at home, in urban environments, and more. Also, check out new educational resources available for #AsthmaAwareness Month in May. There’s still time to register: go.nih.gov/cEqJOUK #BreatheBetter

Pneumonia is an infection that causes the air sacs (called alveoli) in one or both lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. Find out how it can affect breathing in this fact sheet: go.nih.gov/aEtEaYv #BreatheBetter

COPD is more than twice as common in rural areas. Why? Find out in this infographic: go.nih.gov/iQ7kjNN
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The Asthma and Your Environment webinar is on Wednesday! Speakers from NIOSH, AAFA National & NASN, Inc. will discuss how asthma is impacted by where we live, work, learn, and play, & we’ll also share new resources for #AsthmaAwareness Month. Register: go.nih.gov/cEqJOUK

Researchers identify a potential way to block the severe effects of influenza A, or the #Flu , which, if proven effective, may provide additional benefits for other viral illnesses and chronic conditions, such as #RSV and #COPD : go.nature.com/43VB02p nature NIAID News

We’re wishing NIH NHLBI a happy 75th anniversary. Join us by visiting NHLBI’s 75th Anniversary Digital Photo Booth to share your message. #NHLBI75 bit.ly/3ttd9JR

Happy National Gardening Day! Gardening is a great way to be active. Check air quality and pollen forecasts before spending time outside to avoid asthma triggers. airnow.gov #BreatheBetter

On #NationalScrabbleDay , understand the letters in front of you. COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It's a serious lung condition, but it can be managed with medications, pulmonary rehab, & healthy lifestyle changes. #BreatheBetter go.nih.gov/tYcWLj5

It's World Sarcoidosis Awareness Day. There is no cure yet for sarcoidosis, but treatment can help decrease the severity of symptoms. Learn more about sarcoidosis in this fact sheet: go.nih.gov/LyNuBqy #WorldSarcDay #BreatheBetter