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#                                 Learn More Breathe Better®: COPD                            

                            Nearly 16 million Americans have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Millions more have it and don’t know it.                        

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## Highlights

                        About the Learn More Breathe Better® Program                      A national health education program that increases awareness and understanding of lung diseases and conditions. 

                        COPD Digital Resource Toolkit for Health Professionals                    Find resources to help patients and their families and caregivers learn more about COPD including risk factors, treatment options, and more.

                        COPD and Smoking: My Plan to Quit Brochure                    Quitting smoking slows the progression of COPD. Learn the health benefits of stopping smoking & find resources to help you quit.

## Tools and Materials

                                        Learn More About COPD                

                                        COPD Publications for Patients and Caregivers                

                                        COPD Digital Resource Toolkit for Health Professionals                

                                        The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit                

                                        Social Media Resources                

                                        COPD National Action Plan                

                                        Videos                

                                        COPD Awareness Month Resources                

## Partnering

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## Health Professionals

## Community Subcontract Program

Community Subcontract Program

National COPD Awareness MonthNovember marks National COPD Awareness Month, a national observance dedicated to raising awareness of the disease.

Order or Download Educational MaterialsVisit the NHLBI Publications Catalog to find a variety of free educational materials you can order or download from the Learn More Breathe Better program.

COPD National Action PlanThe COPD National Action Plan is the first-ever blueprint for a multi-faceted, unified fight against the disease. Learn how you can get involved.

COPD National Action Plan Community Action ToolThe COPD National Action Plan Community Action Tool allows stakeholders to record actions and accomplishments and monitor the COPD community’s progress in meeting the goals of the Action Plan.

COPD Journey Video SeriesWatch this video series to learn more about COPD. NHLBI scientists discuss its diagnosis, management, and prevalence, as well as the COPD National Action Plan and the Institute’s commitment to reducing the burden of the disease.

COVID-19 and the LungsLearn how COVID-19 affect the lungs.

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## Related Events

COPD in Rural Communities: A Learn More Breathe Better® Webinar

October 18, 2023

Virtual (webinar)1:00-2:00 p.m. ET

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## Get in Touch

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