November is COPD awareness month. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems. It is sometimes called emphysema or chronic bronchitis. The condition causes narrowing of the bronchial tubes in the lungs (sometimes called bronchi or airways) and this makes it difficult to breathe. COPD is a common lung condition affecting both men and women. Around 1 in 13 Australians aged 40 years and over have some form of COPD however around half of these people living with COPD symptoms do not know they have the condition. To read more on this topic, please visit Lung Foundation Australia website https://lungfoundation.com.au