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- COPD - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
Not everyone who has these symptoms has COPD Likewise, not everyone with COPD has all these symptoms Your healthcare provider can determine whether you have COPD You may also have additional conditions that need to be diagnosed and treated It is very common for people with COPD to have other conditions, including heart disease
- COPD - What Is COPD? - NHLBI, NIH
COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus It can also cause breathing problems, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms Because COPD is a progressive disease, its symptoms often develop slowly but worsen over time and can limit your ability to do routine activities
- How do I help after a COPD flare-up or hospital stay?
COPD medication with a healthcare provider Recognize the signs of a COPD flare-up: • an ongoing or more severe cough; • a cough that produces a lot of mucus; • increased shortness of breath, especially with physical activity or when resting; • wheezing, or a whistling or squeaky sound, when breathing; • chest tightness; • cold or
- COPD - Diagnosis - NHLBI, NIH
If your provider recommends getting an X-ray or computed tomography (CT) scan to detect lung cancer or diagnose a breathing problem, ask them about your risk of COPD If you get a COPD diagnosis, ask about genetic screening Some people have a genetic condition that increases their risk of COPD, called alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency
- A Quick Guide On COPD - NHLBI, NIH
This guide provides an overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), its symptoms, how it affects breathing, and how it's diagnosed and treated It can be used by health care professionals to have a dialogue with patients or as a general handout to raise awareness about COPD
- COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Air pollution can also limit the growth of a child’s lungs and increase their risk of developing COPD Infections: Conditions such as HIV and tuberculosis can raise your risk Age: Your age may play a role in COPD risk if you have other risk factors, such as smoking Most people who have COPD are at least 40 years old when symptoms begin
- COPD: Portraits of Lung Health at Any Age Infographic
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more common among older adults, but looking after your lung health is a good idea at any stage in life With this infographic, learn how to protect your lung health, recognize the symptoms of COPD, and manage the disease, no matter how old you are
- A Quick Guide on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - NHLBI, NIH
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe Other names for COPD include chronic bronchitis or emphysema COPD, a leading cause of death, affects millions of Americans and causes long-term disability Most often, COPD occurs in people age 40 and over who…
- COPD - Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - NHLBI, NIH
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency increases an individual’s risk for COPD The deficiency is an inherited genetic condition with no cure The resulting COPD would be treated in the standard manner, with bronchodilators, steroids, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and surgery AAT is diagnosed with a blood test
- Bronchodilators don’t improve smoking-related respiratory symptoms in . . .
Helping patients quit smoking is a primary way to prevent COPD or COPD-like symptoms, the study noted More than 30 million adults smoke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and many who are not diagnosed with COPD share symptoms About one in four current or former smokers without COPD have reported having shortness of
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