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COPD Flare-up? Here's How to Breathe Easier and When to Call a Doctor
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage ...
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The Asthma–Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overlap Syndrome
decline in lung function and adverse effects from drug treatments (Figures 4 & 5). Morbidity from ACOS can result from coughing, wheezing, sputum production, dyspnea on exertion, physical ...
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Early COPD Symptoms
Some of the early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are an ongoing cough, increased mucus, and fatigue. Recognizing these symptoms is important to know whether you need to see ...
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COPD Tests and Diagnosis
To diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), doctors typically ... Coughing enough to produce a sputum sample may be uncomfortable for a few moments. Otherwise, there are no real ...