World COPD Day


World COPD Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) to improve awareness and care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  (COPD).

World COPD Day was first launched in 2002 and has since attracted more than 50 countries worldwide to run awareness campaigns each year.

  • 2011

World COPD Day 2011 will be November 16 - more details to follow.

  • Previous World COPD Days

World COPD Day 2010

5 tips for breathing easier

1. Stop smoking
2. Exercise as often as you can
3. Maintain a healthy diet
4. Keep vaccinations up to date
5. Take a spirometry test