COPD

Learn about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

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If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to feel short of breath. Whether you just found out that you have COPD or you've been living with it for a while, you will find helpful information here. Our topics will teach you about the disease and give you some tips on breathing easier.

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Medical Tests
Chest X-Ray Home Lung Function Test Lung Function Tests

Medications
Anticholinergics for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Beta2-Agonists for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Bupropion (Zyban) for Quitting Smoking Corticosteroids for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Methylxanthines for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Quitting Tobacco Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitors for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Varenicline (Chantix) for Quitting Smoking

Make a Wise Decision
Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine?

Take Action
Breathing Exercises: Using a Manual Incentive Spirometer Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder Inhaler Breathing Problems: Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler COPD: Avoiding Weight Loss COPD: Avoiding Your Triggers COPD: Clearing Your Lungs COPD: Keeping Your Diet Healthy COPD: Learning to Breathe Easier COPD: Using Exercise to Feel Better

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Last Revised: November 3, 2011

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Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

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