“Lung Health Check” Launched on WebMD

In cooperation with the COPD Foundation, WebMD recently launched “Lung Health Check,” an online educational tool. “Lung Health Check” teaches the symptoms as well as the risks of developing lung disease and suggests appropriate steps to take to prevent or manage disease. While it does not provide a diagnosis or medical advice, “Lung Health Check” will serve as a resource to many who may be searching for answers to their shortness of breath.

“Those of us already diagnosed with lung conditions like COPD understand the importance of early and complete diagnosis and the value of ‘learn more breathe better,’” said COPD Foundation President John Walsh.

The application gauges the effects that a breathing problem is having on a person’s life, and offers suggestions for those with respiratory symptoms as yet undiagnosed as well as those already diagnosed with a lung problem.

“Lung Health Check” was made possible by funding from the COPD Foundation. You can visit “Lung Health Check” via the COPD Foundation Web site, or at Web MD.