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… COPD Learning Center Learn about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to feel short of breath. …
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… COPD Last updated March 31, 2024 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 …
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… Bullectomy for COPD On this page: Surgery Overview … Surgery Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) weakens the structure of the lung and may also damage … for a bullectomy. It may work best for people with COPD who are young, have large bullae that are grouped in …
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… COPD and Sex On this page: Overview … doctor can give you support and advice. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Sexuality and … doctor can give you support and advice. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Sexuality and …
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… Lung Function in COPD On this page: Overview … Lung function means how well your lungs work. When you have COPD, your lungs can't move as much air in and out as they should. And the more serious your COPD is, the less air your lungs are able to move. …
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… COPD Flare-Ups On this page: Overview … may suddenly flare up and get much worse. This is called a COPD exacerbation (say "ig-ZAS-ur-BAY-shun"). When this … usual. What causes them? The two most common causes of a COPD flare-up, or attack, are respiratory tract infections, …
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… COPD Action Plan On this page: Overview Overview Knowing how to treat your COPD can help you feel better and give you peace of mind. … When your symptoms suddenly get much worse, it's called a COPD exacerbation, or a flare-up. Quick treatment at home …
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… Nebulizer for COPD Treatment On this page: Overview … used to treat breathing problems. These include asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). A nebulizer … directions to disinfect the parts. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Current …
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… COPD's Effect on the Lungs On this page: Overview Overview COPD slowly damages the lungs and affects how you breathe. COPD's effect on breathing In COPD, the airways of the lungs …
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… COPD: Handling a Flare-Up On this page: Overview Overview In a COPD attack or flare-up, your usual symptoms suddenly get … colour. Don't panic Do not panic if you start to have a COPD flare-up. If you have a COPD action plan, follow the …
