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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Complications
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Prevention
Because the majority of cases of COPD are related to smoking, you can drastically reduce your risk of this illness by avoiding cigarettes. If you smoke, get the help you need to stop. If you don't smoke, don't start. You also may reduce your risk of COPD by limiting your exposure to secondhand smoke and by avoiding outdoor activities when air pollution levels are high.
If you have been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis, avoid contact with anyone with symptoms of an upper respiratory...
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Introduction to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The lungs are a vital part of the respiratory system that enable oxygen from the air to be taken into the body (inhalation) while also enabling the... Read more »
Treatment of Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Goals of Treatment of Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseThe goals of treatment of patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary... Read more »
New Developments in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Many drugs are being tested for the treatment of various aspects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including broad spectrum... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
COPD affects an estimated 210 million people worldwide. It is the fourth most common cause of death in the United States, responsible for more than... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also called chronic obstructive lung disease, is a term that is used for two closely related diseases... Read more »
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