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What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

COPD – or chronic constructive pulmonary disease – is a condition that makes it hard for you to breathe. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the two main types of COPD.

What causes COPD?

Long-term exposure to substances that irritate and damage the lungs. Cigarette smoke is the most common cause. Air pollution, chemical fumes or dust also can cause the condition.

What are the symptoms of COPD?

Symptoms include wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath (especially with physical activity) and a cough that produces a lot of mucus. At first, COPD may cause no symptoms or mild ones. But as the disease gets worse, symptoms become more severe.

How does Ohio State diagnose COPD?

Doctors use lung function, imaging and blood tests.

How does Ohio State treat COPD?

There is no cure, but treatment – including medicines, oxygen therapy, surgery or lung transplants – can relieve symptoms. The best remedy, however, is to quit smoking.

If you need at-home therapy equipment

If you need home medical equipment such as at-home oxygen therapy, it’s easy to obtain quickly through Ohio State Home Medical Equipment (OSHME).

A joint venture between Ohio State Health Inc. and DASCO Home Medical Equipment, OSHME has staff and supplies on hand for Ohio State patients. To lean more about available equipment, place an order or talk to a specialist, visit godasco.com.

Why choose Ohio State for COPD treatment?

Ohio State offers lung volume reduction surgery for people with severe emphysema. This innovative procedure improves lung capacity by removing diseased parts.

Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Our Providers

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Nicholas Pastis, MD

Nicholas Pastis, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Professor of Internal Medicine

Brain and Spine Hospital

(614) 293-4925

Jennica Johns, MD

Jennica Johns, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
Palliative Medicine - Internal Medicine

Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Ambulatory Care Center in Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

(614) 293-9789

Megan Conroy, MD

4.8 out of 5

Megan Conroy, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Outpatient Care New Albany
Lung Care in Outpatient Care New Albany

(614) 293-4925

Jing Wang, MD

4.9 out of 5

Jing Wang, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
Outpatient Care East

(614) 293-4925

Arindam Singha, MD

4.9 out of 5

Arindam Singha, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

(614) 293-4925

Rebecca Cloyes, APRN-CNP

Rebecca Cloyes, APRN-CNP

Internal Medicine

Nurse Practitioner

Brain and Spine Hospital

(614) 293-4925

Alberto Revelo, MD

Alberto Revelo, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Brain and Spine Hospital

(614) 293-6939

Jasleen Pannu, MBBS

Jasleen Pannu, MBBS

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Brain and Spine Hospital

(614) 293-6939

Matthew Huang, MD

Matthew Huang, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Outpatient Care East

(614) 293-4925

Philip Diaz, MD

4.9 out of 5

Philip Diaz, MD

Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease

Physician

Professor of Internal Medicine

Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

(614) 293-4925

Elie Homsy, MD

4.9 out of 5

Elie Homsy, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Ambulatory Care Center in Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

(614) 293-7677

Kelsey Black, MD

Kelsey Black, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
Outpatient Care East

(614) 293-4925

Christian Ghattas, MB BCh

Christian Ghattas, MB BCh

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Brain and Spine Hospital

(614) 293-4925

Our Locations

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Ohio State Eye and Ear Institute

Eye and Ear Institute

915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212

614-293-9431

Ohio State Heart and Vascular Bellefontaine

Heart and Vascular Bellefontaine

2220 Timber Trail
Bellefontaine, OH 43311

937-599-6105

Ohio State Heart and Vascular Memorial Health

Heart and Vascular Memorial Health

500 London Ave.
Suite O
Marysville, OH 43040

937-642-5490

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Lung Care

in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

2050 Kenny Road
Suite 2200
Columbus, OH 43221

614-293-4925

Ohio State Outpatient Care East

Lung Care

in Outpatient Care East

543 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203

614-688-6540

Ohio State Outpatient Care Upper Arlington

Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington

1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221

614-293-4925

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