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...My primary doctor prescribed pulmonary rehab for me, but again, it was 90 miles away....

...Possibly start pulmonary rehab or even find someone to do daily walks with. He could maybe set me up with an appointment to see a nutritionist....

...COPD is an acronym for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with four stages....

...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a relatively common disease with millions of people affected by it around the world....

...Just like they prescribe us our first meds, pulmonary rehab, etc....

...This shift meant that the patients I found myself caring for as a respiratory therapist were predominantly those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

...Managing a condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) calls for an entire team....

...It got so bad again that my doctor sent me to National Jewish where I was diagnosed with COPD, exercise-induced asthma, and pulmonary hypertension....

...You have found out though, that COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease....

...Now, this swelling, called edema, can be linked to heart and lung problems like pulmonary hypertension....

...However, a test called pulmonary function test (PFT) showing airflow limitation is now considered the best test for diagnosing COPD....

...They know at what point you would benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation. ...

...Many doctors are now prescribing pulmonary rehabilitation. Here, experts will teach you how best to manage your COPD....

...Take, for instance, this online article from The International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 2014; 9: 1101–1110....

...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term that is used to describe a group of lung conditions that, among other things, make it difficult...