COPD is a debilitating worldwide health problem. There are millions of people who die prematurely from the disease or from complications of COPD.
Tobacco use is the main culprit in the development of the disease, but there are other factors that play a role. Fortunately, there are specific steps you can take to prevent the disease.
Brian M. Levine, MD, founder and Medical Director of The Cough Center, located in Orange County, California, discusses the symptoms and causes of COPD, the latest medical tests and treatments, and the lifestyle changes that can prevent or slow progressive deterioration.





Dr. Brian M. Levine began his medical career in 1974, after graduating from The University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. He then completed a Pediatric internship and residency at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles in 1977. After six years of private pediatric practice in Orange County, California, Dr. Levine next completed an Anesthesiology residency program at The University of California, Irvine, as well as a Pediatric Anesthsia and Intensive Care Fellowship at The Children's Hospital Boston. Dr. Levine is Board Certified in both Pediatrics and Anesthesia. His clinical experience encompasses 30 years of caring for both pediatric and adult patients.