COPD Overview

Asthma & COPD
COPD
COPD Symptoms
Dyspnea
COPD Differential Diagnosis
Is COPD Preventable?

COPD Overview

Don't mix COPD with Asthma! This is a life-threatening disease; be aware of its differences and available treatment alternatives!

Are you a smoker? Do not underestimate it! You may have a COPD! Refer to your doctor before its too late.

COPD Stands for "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease"; COPD is an unfortunate disease since it is one of the main cause of death all around the world which can also be described with chronic bronchitis, emphysema or a combination of these diseases...
Physical Examination of COPD A physical examination will reveal some of the common signs and symptoms of COPD. In early stages of COPD, physical examination reveals a wheeze on forced expiration.
Burden of COPD COPD Morbidity & Mortality, Prevalence & Incidence; COPD & Health Care System; and Cost of COPD.
Is COPD Preventable? -Yes in most cases of COPD are preventable. The single most common cause is smoking, which accounts for 80% to 90% of the risk of developing the disease...

COPD Symptoms Symptom of COPD. Chronic Cough, Sputum Production and Dyspnea are the most common symptom in patients who see a health care provider.

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