Bullectomy...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that can make it hard to breathe. In COPD, getting air out of the...
Lifestyle Changes Overview...Lifestyle changes can help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reduce their risk of getting infections. This is very important because...
Staying Hydrated...Staying hydrated is a key part of managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This means drinking enough of the right liquids every...
Meal Planning...For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), meal planning can help to make sure that they are consuming enough of the...
Nutritional Counseling and Weight Management...The food you eat and your body weight can affect your breathing. This is why nutritional counseling is an important part of...
Exercising with COPD...Exercising regularly is one of the best ways that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can help manage the disease. For...
Breathing Strategies for COPD...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have trouble breathing. Fortunately, there are exercises and strategies that can help make breathing...
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program...Pulmonary rehabilitation programs can be very helpful for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Pulmonary rehabilitation programs combine education and monitored...
Surgery for COPD...Surgery may be a treatment option for some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Surgery can help the lungs work better...
Oxygen Therapy...One treatment prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is oxygen therapy. This is also known as supplemental oxygen.COPD is a progressive...
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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