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COPD is the sixth leading cause of death in the US
Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of ...
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Strategies for controlling COPD and improving health
Explore strategies for controlling COPD and improving health, with a focus on management and lifestyle changes.
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New Cutoffs Identified to Improve Timely Chronic Hypercapnia Management in COPD
Researchers have identified new lung function and blood test cutoffs to improve timely chronic hypercapnia management in ...
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What are Zephyr Valves? Groundbreaking COPD treatment brings hope to Panhandle patients
After waking up from the procedure, he told me he could take full breaths for the first time in years,” Dr. Mark Sigler said ...
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COPD is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States
Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
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Low Birth Weight May Increase Risk for Later COPD
Individuals in the lowest quintile of birth weight appear to have an increased risk for subsequent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Elevated C-reactive protein to albumin ratio levels increase COPD risk: Study
A recent study published in the BMC Pulmonary Medicine unveiled a strong link between the C-reactive protein to albumin ratio ...
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COPD is the sixth leading cause of death in the US
Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
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Breathless on stairs?: Could be warning signs of this chronic disease
“Preventing unnecessary exposure to air pollution and consistently wearing masks in high-risk environments can significantly ...
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Injurious Falls Common in Last Years of Life With COPD
Injurious falls are common among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the two years before death, with some medications tied to higher fall risk, according to a study published ...
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What Are the Different Types of COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can result from chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Some people may also have COPD and asthma, which can worsen both conditions. Chronic obstructive ...