DRIVE4COPD today announced
that it achieved its goal of screening 1 million Americans to determine
their risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in its first
year. The health awareness campaign aims to make a fundamental change in how
COPD is addressed in this country and an important part of this effort is to
find the millions who may be at risk for COPD and do not know it.
COPD, a progressive disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema or
both, is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Over time,
it damages the lungs and makes it harder to breathe. This damage is
permanent, but if identified, COPD can be managed. Of the estimated 24
million Americans who may have COPD, half don't know it. The validated COPD
Population Screener™ offered by DRIVE4COPD is an important first step for
those who might be at risk.
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If you have been a smoker and have not been screened - PLEASE get screened! Don't wait until you are Stage 4 to find out!
