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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease):
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Like asthma, COPD is an obstructive lung disease. But the obstruction is more difficult to reverse in COPD, and there is evidence of permanent damage to the lungs. Find out the latest news on COPD.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Articles:
- Living with Lung Disorders Alert: Thick Waist? Trouble Breathing!
- Living with Lung Disorders Alert: Recognizing COPD Complications
- Living with Lung Disorders Alert: Breathing Advice From Dr. Terry
- Living with Lung Disorders Alert: Diet Do's and Don’ts For Patients With COPD
- Living with Lung Disorders Alert: Treatment Options for COPD
- Living with Lung Disorders Alert: COPD Support From Those Who Know Best
- Living with Lung Disorders Alert: COPD Guidelines
- Living with Lung Disorders Alert: Spirometry for COPD
- Living with Lung Disorders Report: Three Effective Steps for Relief of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Living with Lung Disorders Alert: Living with COPD – Breathing Training Brings Benefits
Johns Hopkins Symptoms and Remedies Articles on COPD:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD
- Emphysema
More on COPD:
The information in the Lung Disorders area is based on our monthly newsletter, Johns Hopkins Health After 50, and our annual Johns Hopkins White Paper: Lung Disorders.
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