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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD for short, is a lung disease that affects millions of people. COPD includes diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. A person with COPD may have either emphysema or chronic bronchitis, but many have both. Some people with COPD may also have asthma-like symptoms, such as wheezing.

This guide will help you understand why treating sleep apnea is important, address the most common challenges associated with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, and improve comfort with your treatment.

While sometimes worrisome and inconvenient, chronic lung disease can be managed. A rehabilitation program that involves a healthy lifestyle of exercise, healthy eating and smoking cessation will improve your quality of life and increase your tolerance to activity. With a basic understanding of your disease and good medical care, you can improve your lung health.

A loving relationship with your partner can help you deal with your chronic lung disease and the emotions that come with it. Yet a person with a chronic lung disease may have problems that interfere with being close. If you have a chronic lung disease, this booklet is for you. It is also for your partner  the person who shares your life and the effects of your illness with you. It is normal for you to have questions.

This booklet, prepared by National Jewish Health^® in Denver, is intended to provide information about Atopic Dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a common chronic skin disease. It is also called atopic eczema. Atopic is a term used to describe allergic conditions such as asthma and hay fever. Both dermatitis and eczema mean inflammation of the skin. People with atopic dermatitis tend to have dry, itchy and easily irritated skin. They may have times when their skin is clear and other times when they have rash.

Chronic illness is an illness that may last throughout a person s life, although the frequency and severity of symptoms can change. There can be periods of time when the illness is  quiet. There are also periods of time when the illness is more active, and symptoms may be worse. Examples of chronic illnesses often seen in children and teens include asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergies to foods and/or the environment, and diabetes. A chronic illness usually cannot be cured, but it can often be well managed to allow the person to lead an active life.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a term used to refer to one particular form of pulmonary fibrosis of unknown cause. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is commonly called IPF.

Let’s take a look inside the lungs to see what is happening with IPF.

This booklet, prepared by National Jewish Health^®, provides general information about asthma. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that is sometimes worrisome and inconvenient, but which is a manageable condition. With proper understanding, good medical care and monitoring, you can keep asthma under control. That's our treatment goal at National Jewish Health: to teach patients and families how to manage asthma, so that they can lead full and productive lives.

This booklet, prepared by National Jewish Health^® helps families of children with asthma learn more about the disease. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that is sometimes worrisome and inconvenient, but which is a manageable condition. With proper understanding, good medical care and monitoring, you and your child can keep asthma well controlled. That is our treatment goal at National Jewish Health: to teach patients and families how to manage asthma, so that they can lead full and productive lives.

Las vías respiratorias son unos tubos dentro de los pulmones que llevan el aire. Con el asma, estos tubos se inflaman y se hinchan. Otra palabra para esto es inflamación. Esto dificulta el movimiento del aire desde dentro hacia fuera.

This guide is intended to help IPF caregivers navigate the course of the disease and anticipate challenges that may be encountered along the way. The caregiver journey can be a rough road to travel at times, however, the right tools and support can help pave the way for a positive caregiving experience.