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COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes two lung conditions—chronic bronchitis and emphysema. More than 12 million people in the United States have COPD (and COPD is the fourth leading cause of death), but another 12 million have COPD without knowing it.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD symptoms are sometimes dismissed as a 'smoker's cough.' (About 50% to 90% of COPD cases are thought to be due to smoking.) The more you know about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of COPD, the better your chances of preventing COPD.COPD News
COPD Can Put a Damper on Sex Life
MONDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) — Shortness of breath during sexual activity is common for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new, small study finds. This breathlessness, also known as dyspnea, can inhibit healthy sex lives and is more common among COPD patients than even heart failure patients. COPD is a term used [...]
Acupuncture May Help Ease Symptoms of COPD
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) — For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acupuncture may help relieve shortness of breath during activity, Japanese researchers suggest. COPD is a progressive lung condition that makes it hard to breathe; it is commonly caused by smoking or exposure to other toxins. “The effects of acupuncture are [...]
‘Self-Managing’ COPD Might Pose Risks, Study Suggests
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that seems counterintuitive, a new study revealed that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were more likely to die after receiving comprehensive education and self-management tools. “The comprehensive care management program was associated with unanticipated excess mortality,” wrote study authors Dr. Vincent Fan, [...]
Screening for Other Health Problems May Aid COPD Survival
FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) — People with the often deadly lung condition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, have an increased risk of death if they also have certain types of other health problems, according to new research. COPD is a progressive disease involving bronchitis and emphysema, often tied to smoking, that makes it hard [...]
Secondhand Smoke in Childhood Linked to Lung Disease Years Later
MONDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) — Children exposed to secondhand smoke have nearly twice the risk of developing a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease when they’re adults, a new study has found. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used for a number of conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In the study, Norwegian [...]
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