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What Is Copd?

Diagnosing COPD
Shortness of breath may have prompted you to see the doctor. In many cases, though, COPD progresses for years without obvious symptoms.
Source:StayWell
Date:January 25, 2006
What Is Chronic Bronchitis?
If you cough up mucus and feel short of breath for at least three months each year, two or more years in a row, you have chronic bronchitis.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
What Is Emphysema?
Emphysema is a lung disease that limits the movement of air into and out of your lungs, making it harder to breath.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
COPD Remains Widely Undetected
COPD develops slowly, and people are often not diagnosed with it until their 50s, when the disease has greatly affected their lung function.
Source:StayWell
Date:March 2, 2005
More of Us Are Out of Breath
You take an average of 16 breaths every minute. It's a reflex—you don't pay attention unless there's a problem. But a rising number of us literally can't catch our breath.
Source:StayWell
Date:October 23, 2003
Breathe Easier with COPD
Every breath is precious, especially if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Source:StayWell
Date:December 27, 2005
COPD: Understanding the GOLD Guidelines
As someone with COPD, you may find it helpful to know about the four components of care described in the GOLD guidelines.
Source:StayWell
Date:December 28, 2005
COPD: Terms to Know
A short glossary of terms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Source:StayWell
Date:December 28, 2005
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