COPD stands for Chronic obstructive lung disease and is a long-term disease gradually worsening over the years with frequent exacerbations. COPD includes both chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD slowly damages the airways carrying air to the lungs. COPD makes these airways swollen and partly blocked by mucus. Symptoms include coughing up this mucus and breathlessness.

In New Orleans, heart surgeon, Dr. John D. Pigott, M.D., M.H.A., has been caring for patients for two decades. His cardiothoracic surgical expertise allows patients to have shorter recovery times, less discomfort and to fully understand the procedures that will be performed.