COPD: What Is It? November 5, 2022 Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease that affects millions of Canadians, and can impact their abilities to stay active. Cristiane B. Cruz, R.Kin, MPK, will be discussing what COPD does to our lungs, and how it impacts our daily lives.