Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) makes it difficult to push air out of the lungs. The oxygen-poor air will build up. If the lungs are filled with this air, there is no room for fresh, oxygen-rich air. COPD includes:
- Emphysema-air sacs of lungs are damaged
- Chronic Bronchitis-disorder of the large airways of lungs
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 Causes What causes Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? Learn what the medical community has uncovered. |
 Risk Factors Are you at risk of getting Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? Inside you'll find known risk factors for the condition. |
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 Diagnosis How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, process, and more. |
 Symptoms What are the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease symptoms? Are you showing any? Learn more today. |
 Complications Can this condition lead to other health problems? Learn more about the known complications. |
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 Screening Learn more about the specific tests or exams given by your doctor to screen for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. |
 Medications What medications offer relief or help with this condition? Are there side effects? Risks? Learn more. |
 Prevention How can you prevent Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods. |
 Treatment Can this condition be treated? What Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease treatment options are available? |
 Care Learn more about the day to day care of this condition. Changes to your activity, diet, exercise, and more. |
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