Why COPD Is Worse for Women

[Forever Sunshine]

Many people think of COPD as a man's disease. But in reality, COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is quickly becoming an equal-opportunity condition. In the past few decades, more and more women have been diagnosed with this chronic lung disease. And since 2000, more women than men in the United States have died of it.

Recent studies have found that COPD might actually affect women differently than it does men. Research also reveals that women's lungs may be more susceptible to cigarette smoke. If you're a woman, it's important to know the risks for COPD and how to take care of yourself if you already have it.

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