COPD Conferences Upcoming congresses and events on COPD are listed in our Conferences section.   COPD Resources for Journalists The Eloquium Links section provides references to websites dedicated to COPD research, information and treatment. The COPD Bibliography lists current scientific articles, studies and reference works.   Boehringer Ingelheim COPD news More news releases concerning COPD can be found in the Boehringer Ingelheim Corporate News Centre     About COPD COPD affects the breathing and lifestyle of millions of people COPD stands for "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” and it typically involves chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. This disease often occurs in people who are heavy and long term smokers. COPD ia a progressive disease which causes significant disability and in its later stages can be life threatening. In this chapter, you will find information regarding the following issues:  General information on COPD   Impact of COPD COPD is a major cause of death and disability throughout the world.   Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)   Glossary Definition of the most important COPD-related terms and expressions   Bibliography Scientific articles, studies and reference works on COPD         ©   Last update: