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COPD
If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to
feel short of breath. Whether you just found out that you have COPD or you've
been living with it for a while, you will find helpful information here. Our
topics will teach you about...
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COPD: Avoiding your triggers
You can do things at home to manage COPD (chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease). By learning the triggers for COPD and avoiding them, you
can help reduce flare-ups. While some triggers may be out of your control,
there are others...
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COPD: Avoiding weight loss
Key pointsSome people with severe
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—especially those with
emphysema—may be underweight and malnourished.People with COPD often lose weight. When you
lose weight, you lose muscle mass,...
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COPD: Using exercise to feel better
Key pointsChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often makes it difficult to breathe, which in turn may limit how
active you are and how much you exercise. But it is important to remain active
and exercise when you have COPD....
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?COPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is caused by
damage to the lungs over many years, usually from smoking. COPD
is often a mix of two diseases:Chronic bronchitis...
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