More than 15 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD – that’s over 6% of the population. Chances are that you either have COPD or know someone with it.

What most people don’t know is that incontinence is a fairly common complication of COPD that can have major effects on quality of life. But lifestyle changes and other interventions can make a big difference!

Read on to get facts, tips, and advice on COPD and incontinence!

WHAT IS COPD?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic, progressive, and incurable respiratory condition.

It’s an umbrella term for several conditions – chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and refractory (incurable) asthma. Someone with COPD may have several of these conditions or only one.
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