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Learn about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to feel short of breath. Whether you just found out that you have COPD or you’ve been living with it for a while, you will find helpful information here. Our topics will teach you about the disease and give you some tips on breathing easier.
Get the information you need in topics such as:
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing
- Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Bullectomy for COPD
- Cal’s Story: Learning to Exercise When You Have COPD
- Conserving Energy When You Have COPD or Other Chronic Conditions
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- COPD Action Plan
- COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency
- COPD and Sex
- COPD Flare-Ups
- COPD: Handling a Flare-Up
- COPD: Help for Caregivers
- COPD: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
- COPD’s Effect on the Lungs
- Forced Expiratory Volume and Forced Vital Capacity
- Fran’s Story: Finding Support When You Have COPD
- Living With More Than One Health Problem
- Lung Cancer and Other Lung Problems From Smoking
- Lung Function in COPD
- Nebulizer for COPD Treatment
- Ned’s Story: Quitting Smoking
- Oxygen Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Productive Coughs
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Sarah’s Story: Dealing With the Emotions From COPD
- Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home
- Traveling With Oxygen
- Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder Inhaler
- Breathing Problems: Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler
- COPD: Avoiding Weight Loss
- COPD: Avoiding Your Triggers
- COPD: Clearing Your Lungs
- COPD: Keeping Your Diet Healthy
- COPD: Learning to Breathe Easier
- COPD: Using Exercise to Feel Better
- Oxygen Therapy: Using Oxygen at Home
Current as of: January 14, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine
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