An Overview of Other Lung Conditions for People Living With COPD

Through conversations and discussions across COPD.net platforms, we have heard that some folks in our online community are living with other lung conditions in addition to COPD (chronic bronchitis or emphysema).

Learn more about a few other respiratory conditions below and share your experiences with us in the comments!

Pulmonary fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is the most common disease under the umbrella of interstitial lung disease. PF is a chronic respiratory condition that causes scarring in the lungs.

Interested in reading more about pulmonary fibrosis, learning about potential causes and risks factors, and understanding how it differs from COPD?

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Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis causes airways to become damaged and makes it difficult to clear mucus. It is a lung disease that is typically caused by a severe lung infection in early life. It may also be caused by other diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and even COPD.

Want to understand more about bronchiectasis, how it develops, and its treatment options?

Understanding bronchiectasis

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Pulmonary sarcoidosis

Typically not diagnosed until later in life, sarcoidosis is characterized by the formation of nodules (called granulomas) that can affect a person's lungs, lymph nodes, eyes, heart, and more.

Looking for more information around pulmonary sarcoidosis and how it is diagnosed and treated?

What to know about sarcoidosis

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What has been your experience with pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, or pulmonary sarcoidosis? Are you living with any of these conditions? Start a discussion and let us know in the comments!