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Learn about COPDLearn about COPD

COPD is the abbreviation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 251 million people suffer from COPD. Learn key advice to avoid COPD's risks or to manage your condition if you are a patient.

COPD patients have fragile lungs

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COPD patients have fragile lungs

The Covid-19 virus is more dangerous for people with COPD. The lungs of people with COPD are fragile. However, most Covid-19 patients, even with COPD, fully recover.

Follow your prescribed treatment.

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Follow your prescribed treatment.

If you are a COPD patient, follow carefully the treatment prescribed by your doctor. Your treatment helps reinforce your lungs.

Protect yourself from viruses

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Protect yourself from viruses

Regularly wash your hands with soap.

In case of epidemy: keep distances, stay at home when you can, wear a mask when outside.

Call hotline in case of infection signs

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Call hotline in case of infection signs

A fever, or chills, sweats, muscle aches, or a change in your respiratory symptoms, may be Covid-19 signs. Call the hotline to receive the appropriate support.