Making sense of COPD, together
Loops combines real patient stories with data so you can see which treatments, lifestyle changes, or habits actually worked - for free
This is not medical advice, please consult a clinician.
Understand your breathing symptoms, what triggers them, and how to discuss your care with your doctor so you can live happier.
How Loops helps
Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? You don't have to figure it out alone
Chat with Charlie, who knows you best
Ask anything and get answers shaped by your own history. Charlie, our AI, also learns from people in the same boat, so you see what has helped others like you.
Track your flare-ups and good days
Log how you feel in a few taps and spot the patterns behind your bad days and your good ones, so you can tell what actually makes a difference.
Walk into appointments prepared
Get a personalized report and tailored questions for your situation to bring to the doctor. So you can finally answer “what's working” and “what's not working” when the doctor asks.
Get invited to paid studies
If you choose to, you can be invited to paid research studies and opportunities. It is always your call, and you can opt out at any time.
The basics
Common questions about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Curious about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, take a look at common questions below.
What is COPD?
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a group of long-term lung conditions that restrict airflow and make breathing harder, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
What causes COPD?
Smoking is the most common cause, but long-term exposure to dust, fumes or air pollution can also contribute. A rare inherited condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can increase risk.
Can COPD be cured?
No. COPD cannot currently be cured, but treatments, rehabilitation and lifestyle changes can reduce symptoms, improve function and lower the risk of flare-ups.
Is COPD fatal?
Yes, COPD can be serious and may shorten life expectancy, especially when severe or untreated. Many people manage it for years with treatment, monitoring and support.
What is a COPD flare-up?
A COPD flare-up is a sudden worsening of symptoms such as breathlessness, cough or mucus. It may need prompt medical treatment, and severe breathing difficulty needs urgent help.
Take control of your COPD journey
Ask questions, track your flare-ups, and see what works for people who understand what you're going through with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Let's get you startedWhat is Loops?
Loops is a health companion for people living with a chronic condition. It pools real world data and success stories from people with the same condition, so you can see which treatments, changes, and habits actually work. You can ask Charlie, our AI, questions, track how you feel, and prepare for your appointments.
How does Loops help me?
You can chat with Charlie, who knows your history and learns from others in the same boat, track your flare-ups and good days, and create a report and questions tailored to you to bring to your doctor. You can also choose to be invited to paid studies and research opportunities.
Is Loops actually free?
Yes. Creating an account and using Loops to ask questions, track how you feel and prepare for appointments is free.
Is Loops medical advice?
No. Loops shares patient-sourced insights and general information to help you understand your condition and what has worked for others. It does not diagnose or treat anything and is not a substitute for a clinician, so please talk to your doctor about decisions regarding your health.
Is my info private?
Yes. Your logs and stories are shared anonymously to help others with the same condition, and we never share your name or email. You decide what is shared, you can turn sharing off in your profile at any time, and you can delete your account and data whenever you like.