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Living Well with COPD: Living a Healthy Life

Well with COPD: Recognizing and Managing Symptoms. ***Living Well with COPD (Part 3): Recognizing ... and Managing Symptoms*** Narrator COPD symptoms like coughing and shortness of breath can get in

When You Have COPD and Type 2 Diabetes

*COPD Diabetes ... COPD doesn’t cause diabetes, but it can make it more difficult to control the symptoms of ... health problem. This can make managing your treatments more complex. And it may change the way you ... drug interaction;diabetes;COPD;60033

Managing Stable COPD

symptoms are often relatively stable. But that doesn’t mean you should back off on managing them. By ... . Managing Stable COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) doesn’t come and go the way asthma

What is COPD?

symptoms of shortness of breath and feeling tired. Additionally, people who have COPD are at ... be treated. Now is the time to take an active role in managing your COPD. Work with you healthcare

Understanding COPD Flare-Ups

if you have one. Understanding COPD Flare-Ups Despite your best efforts, your COPD symptoms can ... the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health

When You're Diagnosed With Both Asthma and COPD

an asthma attack. At other times, symptoms may fade or become minimal. COPD is different and usually ... production, are distinct to COPD. Unlike asthma, symptoms rarely ever fade completely. Q: What does it ... asthma; COPD; lung disease; breathing; respiratory disease; ACOS

Treatment for COPD

*COPD Tx ... your symptoms and the underlying cause of your COPD. Treatment for COPD Your healthcare ... eosinophil count. Or you may need bronchodilator reversibility testing. All people with COPD should be ... 88789;copd;chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatments;pulmonology;lower respiratory tract;copd treatment plan;copd rehabilitation;pul1089

Managing COPD: Medicines for Long-term Control

Long-term Control You may need several types of medicine to manage your COPD symptoms. These medicines ... prevent symptoms of COPD. They take longer to work, but they may last for 12 to 24 hours. Short-acting ... COPD;COPD medications;inhaled bronchodilators;corticosteroids;inhaler;nebulizer;long-term control

Asthma and COPD

*Asthma and COPD ... . Asthma and COPD Some people have more than one health problem at one time. If you have COPD ... this risk even more. If you have asthma or COPD symptoms, ask to see a healthcare provider who ... 60076;asthma risk;COPD complications;asthma;COPD

What Do You Know About COPD?

and often fatal illness. Take this quiz to find out more about COPD and how to prevent it ... and how to prevent it. 1. Which of the following diseases is included in the umbrella term COPD ... COPD; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; smoking; respiratory problems; emphysema; chronic bronchitis; supplemental oxygen;

COPD: Coping with Fatigue

*COPD Fatigue ... help ease inflammation in the lungs Antibiotics. A respiratory infection can make COPD symptoms ... ). This program teaches ways to ease COPD symptoms. It includes tips on exercising, correct posture ... 60015;tiredness;fatigue;damaged airways;COPD

Chronic Bronchitis

manage your COPD. Don't use e-cigarettes or vaping products either. Ask your healthcare provider about ... . Traditional, supervised pulmonary rehab is the best choice for people with COPD. Self-management

Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Teens

the better you can help your child manage his or her diabetes and prevent complications. Diabetes is ... Blurry vision If your child has any of these symptoms, talk with your child's health care provider ... diabetes; type 1 diabetes; children's health; adolescent health;

Health Screening Guidelines, Ages 2 to 18

, Ages 2 to 18 Screening tests and health counseling are an important part of managing your child's ... All children in this age group Oral health risk assessments every 6 months beginning at age 6 ... screening tests;health screening, children;children's health;teen health;preventive medicine;health ... screening, pediatrics;preventive exam, children;preventive exam, pediatrics

Preventing a Surgical Site Infection

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... This sheet tells you more about surgical site infections, what hospitals are doing to prevent ... these infections. Preventing a Surgical Site Infection A risk of any surgery is an infection ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

Health Screening Guidelines for Men 18 to 39

managing your health. A screening test is done to find diseases in people who don't have any symptoms, or ... Here are the screening tests and immunizations that most men ages 18 to 39 need. Health ... screening tests;preventive exam;preventive medicine;men's health;wellness exam;health counseling;health screening

COPD: Coping with Mucus

*COPD Mucus ... certain treatments help manage symptoms of COPD, such as extra mucus: Bronchodilators. These ... cleared away. Then the lungs are more likely to become infected. Lung infections can make COPD symptoms ... 60013;COPD: Coping with Mucus;sputum;phlegm;mucus

COPD Flare-Up

*ED COPD Flare Up ... People with COPD may have symptoms most of the time. In a flare-up, your symptoms get worse ... , it's called a flare-up. Symptoms of COPD People with COPD may have symptoms most of the time ... 115910en;emphysema flare;copd flare;chronic obstructive pulmonary disease flare;chronic bronchitis flare;copd flare home care;copd flare follow up

Health Screening Guidelines for Men 65+

for Men 65+ Screening tests and health counseling are an important part of managing your health. A ... All men at average risk in this age group through age 75 who are in good health. For men ages 76 ... men65plus;screening tests;preventive exam;preventive medicine;men's health;wellness exam;health counseling;health screening

Emphysema

symptoms of emphysema may look like other lung conditions or health problems. See a healthcare provider ... symptoms, and prevent the disease from getting worse, with minimal side effects. There is no way to


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