Cordially Yours

 

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Do you have COPD?

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It is sometimes called CORD (Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Disease).

Over 200,000 New Zealanders have COPD, including 15 percent of Kiwis aged 45 or over.

The Asthma Foundation can help you learn more about your condition, and our 18 affiliated Asthma Societies and branches offer one-to-one education and support. We can help you to help yourself. And you will find that there are plenty of people who want to support you.

Managing COPD well

There is currently no cure for COPD, however there are lots of ways you can help yourself to manage the symptoms of COPD, and try to improve your quality of life. Find out more...