COPD

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is COPD?
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2. Can COPD cause someone to die?
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3. Who is at greatest risk for COPD?
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4. What are the symptoms of COPD?
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5. How is COPD diagnosed?
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6. What are the treatments for COPD?
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7. If I am diagnosed with COPD, will I be able to go walking around the mall and go to my exercise class?
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8. My doctor is sending me for pulmonary rehabilitation. What type of people will I be working with and what do they do?
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9. How can I prevent my COPD from getting worse?
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10. What medications are used to treat COPD?
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11. When is oxygen therapy used for COPD?
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12. When is surgery recommended?
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13. What should I do if my symptoms suddenly get worse?
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14. Where else can I find information on COPD?
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