Join Registered Respiratory Therapist Kenneth Justice, R.R.T., RRT-NPS-ACCS, AE-C, for an informative discussion on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of COPD on Tuesday, April 13, at 6:00 p.m. in the LMH First Floor Conference Rooms.  The program is free; however, registration is required.  Register online or call (220) 564-2527. 
 

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) refers to a group of conditions that obstruct air flow and cause trouble breathing.  COPD includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis and in some cases, asthma.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, while almost 15.7 million Americans report a diagnosis of COPD, more than 50 percent of people with poor lung function also may have the disease and simply not know it.  Early detection and treatment often can alter the course and progression of this potentially debilitating disease.