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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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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 ...
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Advances in Airway Clearance Technologies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Comparisons between this literature and reports of current practice suggest that discrepancies may exist in relation to the clinical management of sputum in individuals with COPD. The novel ...