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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
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Diseases with Similar Symptoms
Several diseases have similar symptoms and may occur with COPD.
Acute Bronchitis
A virus usually causes acute bronchitis. In most cases it does not require treatment. The cough it produces typically lasts for 7 - 10 days. In about half of patients, however, coughing can last for up to 3 weeks, and 25% of patients continue to cough for more than 1 month. Acute bronchitis may be a warning sign of future problems in some patients.
Asthma
The classic symptoms of an asthma...
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From Our Experts
Is it COPD or Another Lung Condition? How Can You Tell?
In Part I we talked about how your doctor figures out if you have COPD or if it is asthma or pneumonia instead. Here in Part II we will... Read more »
COPD and asthma: What's the difference?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is, I think, one of the most misunderstood common lung diseases. It is very important, as it... Read more »
Living With COPD: War or Peace?
based on an editorial by Jo-Von Tucker. Have you ever noticed that some people seem to cope with COPD much better than others? Why is... Read more »
COPD and Spiriva: How to Maximize its Effectiveness
I’m sure most of you with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) have heard of Spiriva, and I am quite sure, as well, that many of... Read more »
COPD: Good Days, Bad Days and Weather
When the COPD patients in Respiratory Therapist Sandy Wright’s pulmonary rehab class were discouraged about having “bad air” days,... Read more »
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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
www.lungusa.org -- American Lung Associationwww.nhlbi.nih.gov -- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutewww.aarc.org -- American Association for... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAgarwal R, Aggarwal AN, Gupta D, Jindal SK. Inhaled corticosteroids vs. placebo for preventing COPD exacerbations: a systematic review and... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition in which there is limited airflow in the lungs. The disease develops and worsens over... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The hallmark symptom of COPD is shortness of breath that gets worse over time. It is often accompanied by a phlegm-producing cough and episodes of... Read more »
Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anticholinergic MedicationsAnticholinergic medications relax the bronchial muscles. They are generally inhaled and act as a bronchodilator over time.... Read more »
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