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I am looking for a treatment option that is the best fit for me.
When it comes to managing symptoms, some days are better than others.
I am hopeful my COPD symptoms will improve with treatment.
I have gotten or am thinking about getting a second opinion.

COPD Is Not a “One Size Fits All” Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for the group of lung diseases that include chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchiectasis. What makes COPD different from asthma is that...

COPD and Lung Damage

I'm guessing that once the awareness of your diagnosis of COPD set in, you started to wonder what could be done about it. Is the disease curable? Could the lung...

Stress & COPD: What Can You Do?

When you have COPD, it's perfectly common to feel stressed emotionally. After all, you may be worried about your future and that of your family. You may also be worried...

Education Is Key With COPD

I am a COPD educator. If you get admitted to my hospital, chances are you’ll meet me or you’ll meet another respiratory therapist who will educate you. We at least...

How to Tell if You're Getting Enough Oxygen

When you have COPD, feeling like you can't catch your breath is quite common. You feel that way partly because you're not getting enough oxygen. But, besides the breathlessness, there...

Your First Exacerbation After Being Diagnosed with COPD - What to Expect

Once you are diagnosed with COPD, emphysema or chronic bronchitis, it is only a matter of time before your first exacerbation strikes. Chances are, it will hit you quite unaware...

Questions for Your Pulmonologist

If you have been recently diagnosed with COPD, you may be feeling like you can't do anything that you used to do. There is a mystery behind the new label...

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