“Exacerbations are a nightmare for people with COPD and can knock years off their lives.”

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the world’s third most lethal condition and is projected to be the leading cause of death in 15 years.

COPD incorporates bronchitis, asthma and emphysema and most treatments focus on easing symptoms and preventing flare-ups, and do not address a cause.

Exacerbations are mainly caused by harmful substances in the air, such as cigarette or bushfire smoke, or bacteria.

Dr Eugene Roscioli is pioneering work to tackle bacteria-led exacerbations with the next generation of medications.

Click here to find out more about Dr Roscioli’s research

Your support will allow Dr Roscioli to develop the next generation of drugs to help reverse growing threat of COPD.

Thank you your generosity will change lives. Please donate today.