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COPD

Find out everything you need to know about COPD, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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How to Stick With Your COPD Treatment Plan
Staying on top of your COPD treatment plan—even when you’re feeling better—can reduce your risk of h...

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5 Resources for COPD Patients and Caregivers
Follow these links to finding support and information for patients with COPD and caregivers of patie...

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How to Avoid Common COPD Triggers
Learn what can make COPD symptoms worse, and how to recognize COPD exacerbations.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Know the Basics
Get the details on this chronic respiratory illness that affects more than 16 million Americans.

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Mental Health & Hospital Readmission for COPD Patients
A 10-year study explores the relationship between COPD and mental health.

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6 Expert Tips for Living Well With COPD
Being proactive goes a long way towards staying healthy and active.

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How Exercise Can Improve COPD
Regular exercise may help with COPD symptoms like coughing and anxiety.

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Track Your COPD Symptoms and Improve Your Breathing
Take note if you experience shortness of breath, extra mucus or chest tightness.

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COPD Exacerbations: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Patients and caregivers need to know the signs of COPD exacerbations—episodes where symptoms flare u...

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COPD: Caring for a Loved One After a Hospitalization
How to ease a loved one’s transition home after a stay in a hospital for chronic obstructive pulmona...