Who We Are
Founded in 2001, the U.S. COPD Coalition is a nonprofit organization that brings together patient foundations and organizations, health professional organizations, individuals, and government agencies in the true definition of a coalition. These organizations work together in a unified manner to promote the interests of individuals affected by COPD, their family members, physicians, and scientists. The goal of the member/partners of the Coalition is to improve COPD patient needs with a keen eye to the future.

The U.S. COPD Coalition in action
The Coalition serves as a primary liaison with the Congressional COPD Caucus. State and local organizations are able to use the Coalition as a public policy hub, sharing their advocacy ideas and needs in order to present them in an efficient manner.

The Coalition promotes COPD awareness through assisting in the programs of its member/partners. Included in these programs are patient screenings, educational programs, workshops, and other events. The U.S. COPD Coalition is also working with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in the promotion of its national campaign…COPD Learn More Breathe Better…to increase awareness and understanding of COPD and its risk factors and to underscore the benefits of early detection and treatment in slowing the disease and improving the quality of life.

The U.S. COPD Coalition schedules two meetings per year as roundtable discussions for its member partners. The opportunity here is to carve out goals and actions while avoiding duplication of resources and investment in order to optimize the efficiency of the Coalition.

Through the benefit of all of their stakeholder resources, the U.S. COPD Coalition is able to effectively mobilize support and draw the map for action to fill gaps in scientific knowledge and to address prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of COPD.