RX REFERRAL FORMS Toll Free 855.362.3397 Company Patients Providers News & Resources News Resources DirectRx May 16 1 min read What is COPD? COPD is a lung disease that may be serious and may progress”. It can make it difficult to breathe and get enough oxygen into the body and carbon dioxide out of the body. The two diseases that make up COPD are: EMPHYSEMA With emphysema, the air sacs and small airways are damaged and lose their elasticity. Air becomes trapped in the air sacs making it difficult to breathe. CHRONIC BRONCHITIS With chronic bronchitis, the airways become swollen and inflamed and produce large volumes of mucus. This narrows or closes the airways making breathing difficult. Download the infographic here COPD-Infographic .pdf Download PDF • 2.16MB COPD Resources 0 views Post not marked as liked Got Questions? We've got the answers. Contact us to discuss how DirectRx can support you. Get In Touch Quick Links Home What We Do Service Map Provider Information Patients Request Refill Ask The Pharmacist Referral Forms Resources Careers News Contact Contact Details info@directrx.com (855) 362-3397 Fax: (877) 892-4007 830 Kirts Blvd, Ste. 300 Troy, MI 48084 Connect © 2021 by DirectRx Pty Ltd