Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to chronic bronchitis and emphysema which are co-existing diseases of the lungs when the airways become narrowed. The disease is also known as chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD), chronic airflow limitation (CAL) and chronic obstructive respiratory disease.

COPD is commonly caused by smoking that leads to inflammatory responses in the lungs. Other causes include occupational exposures such as mining and welding, air pollution, and genetic susceptibility. COPD is diagnosed via a lung function test.

Possible symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may include:

• Shortness of Breath (dyspnea)
• Persistent Cough
• Sputum or Mucus Production
• Chest Tightness
• Tiredness
• Rapid Breathing Rate (Tachypnea)
• Wheezing
• Enlargement of the Chest
• Respiratory Failure

Sorry, we are currently not conducting a clinical trial for this condition. Please check back because we frequently add new studies. Feel free to contact Judy Dalgin, our Site Manager, for more information about upcoming trials.

You may also fill out the Clinical Trial Contact Form and we will contact you when a new trial is added for any of the conditions you have indicated.

Judy Dalgin (Site Manager)
email: jdalgin@stctrials.com
telephone: 203-325-8529