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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group of respiratory tract diseases that are characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. It is usually caused by tobacco smoking but can also be caused by coal dust. Conditions included in this umbrella term are: chronic bronchitis emphysema bronchiectasis Other names COPD is also known as CORD, COAD, COLD which respectively stand for chronic obstructive respiratory, airways, or lung disease. COPD has been ...
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Is It For
You?
... What is pulmonary rehabilitation?Pulmonary rehabilitation is an exercise and education program individually designed for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other lung diseases...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Coping with COPD ... By making lifestyle and activity changes, you can take an active role in treating your COPD and help improve your health. You can resume your regular activities as you feel better, but follow your doc...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Resources
- Acute Bronchitis (American Academy of Family Physicians)
- American Lung Association Factsheet: African Americans and Lung Disease (American Lung Association)
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