The NIH through the NHLBI, is doing some significant research at the basic cellular level; the COPD Foundation has a variety of studies going through PCORI funding, there is a lot of work being done using stem cells (NOT the Lung Institute, believe me!) at a variety of research and educational institutions in regenerative medicine (Wake Forest has one of the premier programs) and the pharmaceutical companies are still working on a couple of things that could produce new meds (really new ones, not just new variations on ones we currently have). There is a lot going on, but it's being done in many different places and it's hard to keep track of it all.

There is no cure for this when lungs are damaged You just have to have a good dr and get on with life to the best that you can with your meds

copd doesnt seem so well known as cancers. and to be honest, we should do our best to see thatpeople aree made more aware of this desease.,when I tell people what makes me 0uffy, they say, whats that, while i try to explain,, ohh, i didnt know that and so forth.

they told me long time ago there is no cure im 59 yrs. old and figure i will die with it but the good thing is im seeing less young people smoking thats a good thing

Thank you for sharing , Jean . It certainly gives us all some hope for the future if not our time .