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Is There Such a Thing as a COPD Diet?

Apr 17, 2017 · · Lung Health
You may not think that what you eat has anything to do with your risk of developing lung cancer or COPD. Diet, however, especially one that’s rich in fiber, may actually play a key role in preventing certain breathing diseases. COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and it includes … Read More
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Is There a COPD Cure? Here’s the Answer

Apr 14, 2017 · · Lung Health
It's a natural question for anyone who has been diagnosed with (or who knows someone dealing with) chronic pulmonary obstructive disease: "Is there a COPD cure?" There may not be a COPD cure, but treatment with COPD medications and other approaches can relieve symptoms, prevent the disease from getting worse, … Read More
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What Is Emphysema?

Mar 27, 2017 · · Lung Health
Emphysema is one contributing factor to COPD signs and symptoms, but it also has its own distinct place in the lung diseases list. What is emphysema? In order to properly answer the question, it helps to understand how our lungs work. For Starters: Lung Facts Inside the lungs, there is … Read More
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Lifestyle Changes Among the Keys to COPD Treatment

Mar 24, 2017 · · Lung Health
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious respiratory condition that currently has no cure. But COPD treatment can help manage COPD symptoms. Along with medications, which are usually inhaled, dealing with COPD also requires behaviors that support lung health. Understanding COPD COPD is actually a broad term used to … Read More
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COPD Symptoms: What They Mean

Mar 21, 2017 · · Lung Health
Knowing the facts about lungs will help you understand why COPD—chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—can be difficult to diagnose until it is quite advanced. The lungs, with more than 300 million alveoli, have an amazing capacity. Not all of these alveoli are used for the day-to-day work of normal breathing—the extra … Read More
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COPD Guidelines: Basic Treatment and Care Options

Mar 5, 2017 · · Lung Health
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) isn’t simply one disease, but a term used to describe serious lung problems such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Severe, non-reversible asthma can sometimes be considered a form of COPD. Guidelines for treatment of these serious respiratory conditions call for a mix of medications, oxygen … Read More
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COPD Medications List: What to Expect

Feb 15, 2016 · · Lung Health
There are no cures for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but your doctor will work with you to figure out the right COPD medications and combinations of meds to relieve your symptoms. COPD exacerbation treatment in particular may involve several drugs. Below is a COPD medications list to inform you … Read More

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