Natural Remedies for COPD...Some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) use natural remedies as part of their COPD treatment plan. When natural remedies are...
PDE4 Inhibitors and Methylxanthines...Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors (PDE4 inhibitors) and methylxanthines are 2 types of drugs. Both may be used to treat people with chronic obstructive pulmonary...
COPD Treatment Guidelines...If you are diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the next step is to work with your doctor to create an...
Medications to Help Stop Smoking...Smoking has many negative health effects, and it is a good idea for anyone who smokes to quit. For people with chronic...
Corticosteroids...Corticosteroids are a type of medicine commonly used as part of a treatment plan for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Corticosteroids are...
Bronchodilators...Bronchodilators are a type of medicine used to prevent and treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These symptoms include...
COPD Medicines...Medicines are a key part of any treatment plan for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Your doctor should work to find the...
Treating and Managing COPD...When someone is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the next step is to create a plan for treating and managing...
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Increase In Mucus and Change In Color...A change in the mucus produced by the lungs is a very common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Mucus may...
Imaging Tests...During testing for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), “spirometry” tests are always used to measure a person’s ability to breathe. Spirometry measurements...
Lung Function Blood Tests...If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), at some point your doctor will typically use tests to diagnose or understand disease...
Lung Function Breathing Tests...Breathing tests play a key role in finding out if a person has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These tests can also...
Diagnosing COPD...A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis is the first step in managing the disease and preventing further lung damage. A COPD...
Severe Symptoms of COPD...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) sometimes have severe symptoms. These symptoms are “severe” because they can be a sign of...
Morning Headaches...Morning headaches are a symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for many people living with the condition. These can happen for...