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9 Potential Causes of Shortness of Breath When Lying Down (Orthopnea)
Finding it hard to breathe when you lay down is medically called orthopnea. Find a list of potential causes to help narrow ...
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COPD Flare-up? Here's How to Breathe Easier and When to Call a Doctor
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage ...
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I Tried Breathe for My COPD—Here’s What Happened After 30 Days
In today’s fast-paced world, respiratory issues have become increasingly common, affecting individuals of all ages. Whether it’s due to environmental pollutants, allergens, or chronic conditions like ...
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How Tell the Difference Between Asthma and COPD
It can be difficult to tell asthma and COPD apart because both may include coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Asthma is a risk factor for COPD and your chances of having both increase as ...
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Steroids for COPD
Steroids for COPD include oral steroids, inhaled steroids, and combination inhalers. Each type comes with its own benefits and side effects. While no cure currently exists for COPD, several types ...
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Think You Have COPD? See Early Warning Signs and How to Test Yourself at Home
We've all felt winded when taking the stairs or dealt with a cough from time to time. But if these issues linger, they could be early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have ...
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Office Spirometry for Lung Health Assessment in Adults: A Consensus Statement From the National Lung Health Education Program
COPD is a slowly progressive, chronic disease characterized by cough, sputum production, dyspnea, airflow limitation, and impaired gas exchange. 40 The early and common symptoms of chronic cough ...
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Risk for cardiovascular events stays high 1 year after COPD exacerbation
If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. After a COPD exacerbation, patients face a raised risk for cardiovascular events. The time linked to the greatest ...
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A Guide to Cold Medicine for Adults
A combination of antihistamines and decongestants may work better. Some common combinations are: A cough is not always bad. It helps your body clear airways and fight off germs. But if your cough ...
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4 Red Flag Signs You Should See A Doctor About That Cough
“A cough is a reflex action which can cause a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs,” says Claire Nevinson, Boots’ Superintendent Pharmacist. “The most common types of coughs are a ...
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COPD is the sixth leading cause of death in the US
Symptoms include breathlessness, fatigue, and chronic cough. The disease affects more than 30 million Americans, yet approximately half of those people do not yet know they have COPD. Awareness of ...