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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) is lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. There are two main forms of COPD:.Chronic bronchitis, which causes long-term swelling and a large amount of mucus in the ma... |
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Causes
Smoking is the leading cause of COPD. The more a person smokes, the more likely that person will develop severe bronc...
Tests
The health care provider make hear wheezing or abnormal breathing sounds when listening to the chest and lungs with a...
Treatments
There is no cure for COPD. However, there are many things you can do to relieve symptoms and keep the disease from g...
Drugs
Medications frequently prescribed for COPD patients include: Bronchodilators. These agents open narrowed airways a...
Alternative Therapies
People often can help ease the stress of illness by joining a support group in which members share common experiences...
Prevention
Not smoking prevents most COPD. Diagnosing and treating small airways disease and taking part in stop-smoking progra...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have a rapid increase in shortness o...
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