COPD Program

We treat thousands of COPD patients from around the world each year. Our COPD Program offers comprehensive, personalized care for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. As the region's only full-service program, our goal is to help patients manage their disease effectively and to live full and active lives.

The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Program offers:

• Unique, collaborative approach proven to enhance quality of life.
• Personalized care plan and individualized take-home binder for every patient.
• Cutting edge diagnostic testing and latest treatments for COPD. 
• Nutritional counseling.
• Specialized pulmonary and physical rehabilitation programs.
• Personalized education and group classes.
• Evaluation for potential lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) and lung transplant.

Personalized Medicine and Care

Once admitted to the program, you will be provided with a personalized COPD profile. This is a place for you to keep your Personal COPD Plan for managing your lung disease. You will also receive plans to help you care for your medications, for your rehabilitation program, and any other individualized information that will help you feel your best. This profile is also a place for you to keep other educational materials you collect during your visit to National Jewish Health.

A Team Focused on You

People with COPD can lead active and full lives. We are here to partner with you to manage your lung disease in the best way possible.  

The COPD program team of specialists are dedicated to the goal of helping people with COPD "take charge" of their breathing and control their lives.

At each visit, you will meet with physicians, who are experts in the field of COPD. A comprehensive personal COPD plan will be created. This plan will help you manage your COPD, with a focus on maximizing your respiratory health through education, rehabilitation, nutrition and medications. We will consider any other medical conditions or special needs you may have, and you will have appointments with other healthcare professionals. They will address medical and lifestyle issues that impact your quality of life.

Nationally Recognized Expertise

For decades, National Jewish Health has been recognized as top 10 respiratory hospital by U.S. News & World Report. In the category of COPD, our hospital has been consistently ranked as High Performing. Our doctors and research also routinely publish groundbreaking studies in prestigious medical journals. Finding new ways to treat COPD and improve patients’ quality of life remains a core part of our mission.  

Benefit From the Latest Research

We have a deep commitment to the “bench to bedside” model. We are fortunate enough to have top-tier world-renowned research performed onsite. The work of our scientists (the bench) directly impacts the work of our patient-facing physicians (bedside). When you come to National Jewish Health, you’re always getting world class care. 

See a Specialist

You may be referred by your doctor, or you can make an appointment without a referral. Not all services may be available at all locations. Please confirm when you request an appointment.

Proper COPD treatment requires expert care. To see a specialist or learn more about the COPD program at National Jewish Health.