Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Association (Singapore)

02/07/2025

New book launched - by Dr Ong Kian Chung

Pulmonary emphysema, long subsumed under the umbrella term “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” or its acronym COPD, has a long and elaborate history, originating from its description at the dawn of modern medicine. This textbook combines the old with the new—the historical developments in ...

11/06/2025

People with COPD are vulnerable to small increases in PM2.5, with each 1 μg/m3 rise in long-term exposure linked to a 3.8% increase in mortality — especially among those with comorbidities.

29/05/2025

Is inhaling essential oils safe? Know your risk .

It might be time for doctors to beef up on the difference between eucalyptus essential oil and eucalyptol.

27/05/2025

We are pleased to share with you that the COPD factsheet is now available on the ACE website at www.ace-hta.gov.sg/Patients-And-Community/Educational-Resources

26/02/2025

We are pleased to share the complete series of COPD magazines by

Click on the links below to access each issue:

Issue 1: https://indd.adobe.com/view/563254f0-0f56-47c2-94a9-c7f671c2cf92

Issue 2: https://indd.adobe.com/view/283c69c2-5094-4051-bac1-a05759c77dc8

Issue 3: https://indd.adobe.com/view/42a2c866-3de0-4ab1-9da6-8096c96faf1a

28/01/2025

01/01/2025

We’re excited to introduce our redesigned website! 🎉

🔗 Check it out now: [www.copdas.com]

01/12/2024

Our COPD Right Care Wheel assists health professionals in choosing inhaled medication for people with COPD and enhances consultations promoting understanding and adherence to therapies. Since 2022, we have distributed over 2000 copies across 12 counties for consultation rooms and clinical teaching.

Learn more at:

https://buff.ly/3AZdJmb

20/11/2024

Today is .

As highlighted by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - GOLD
" Lung function is a not only a predictor of lung health, but our overall health. Even small decrements in lung function are associated with increased risk of death. Measuring lung function throughout life can provide opportunities for early diagnosis and prompt treatment of multiple lung diseases, including COPD."

Let's prioritize our lung health- protect your lungs and consider getting a spirometry test.

Visit www.copd.sg for more information.

14/11/2024

On this , take charge of your lung health from home. A home spirometry test makes it easy to check your lung function and detect early signs of COPD. Whether you’re at risk or just want to monitor your lung health, testing at home can help you catch potential issues early and manage them effectively. Take a moment today to check your lung function and encourage those around you to do the same. Let’s breathe easier, live better, and spread awareness together!

Visit www.copd.sg for more information.

Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - GOLD

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