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Ongoing discussions - COPD
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- 11 Ways to Live Better With COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — or COPD for short — is a progressive lung disease, meaning it gets worse over time. It can cause symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and
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- COPD-associated inflammation halted in model experiment
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short, is believed to be the third most common cause of death worldwide. However, because the underlying mechanism is still largely unknown, today's
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- Too many COPD patients denied rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation provides substantial health benefits for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), yet many people are waiting too long for treatment. A new report from the
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- Cancellation of LVR due to neglect
I have been keeping myself well for the last 16 months and was accepted for lung volume reduction surgery at the Royal Brompton Hospital, I have just came out of hospital after having a mild attack
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- Did you smoke prior to contracting COPD?
Hello, It is true that it isn't just smokers who can contract COPD. However, did you smoke before developing COPD? Did you stop smoking immediately or do you still smoke? Please share :)
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- The diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as told by Carenity members
Our members affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have told the story of their diagnosis! Symptoms, emotions, examinations, relationships with their doctors. Carenity survey of 115
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- Overuse of oral steroids
Hello, I am completely livid. My doctor was prescribing me oral steroids without telling me the long-term impact. I have gained several pounds and I feel terrible. He didn't seem to care, it was more
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- Oramorph
I have been prescribed Oramorph, which is liquid morphine, to help with breathlessness. I would like to hear from anyone else who has used this medication. Thanks in advance
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- Electronic Cigarette Use May Reverse the Harm Resulting From Tobacco Smoking in COPD Patients
A new study that was recently published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, led by Riccardo Polosa, MD, PhD (Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine of the
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