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COPD Foundation, WebMD launch "Lung Health Check"
SAN DIEGO, CA —The COPD Foundation has launched a new “Lung Health Check,” developed in collaboration with WebMD.
The Lung Health Check is an online educational platform that both teaches the key symptoms and risks of developing lung disease, and suggests appropriate steps to take to prevent or manage disease.
The Lung Health Check will not give out medical advice, but is intended to serve as an educational resource and tool.
“The COPD Foundation is extremely excited about this collaboration with WebMD and to be able to provide a resource on lung health,” said John W. Walsh, President of the COPD Foundation. “Those of us already diagnosed with lung conditions like COPD understand the importance of early and complete diagnosis,” he said.
“Millions have been diagnosed with lung problems and millions more have symptoms suggesting a possible lung problem, shortness of breath or cough or phlegm production, but remain undiagnosed,” said Byron Thomashow, MD, Chairman of the COPD Foundation.
“Most lung problems are treatable but can only be treated if properly diagnosed,” Thomashow said. “The Lung Health Check allows people with respiratory complaints to get a better idea of their lung health and then share the results with their healthcare provider.”
