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2. A Guide for Living With COPD - AOL

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   COPD is a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD)—a type of heart disease caused by buildup of plaque in the arteries, says Dr. Attaway. Research suggests that CAD is a leading cause of ...

3. How To Be Active in Your Treatment Journey With COPD - AOL

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   Since COPD is a progressive disease, symptoms often evolve over time, and it’s important for patients to monitor and effectively communicate changes and the impact of symptoms to their doctor.

4. Obstructive lung disease - Wikipedia

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   COPD is generally irreversible although lung function can partially recover if the patient stops smoking. Smoking cessation is an essential aspect of treatment. [9] Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes involve intensive exercise training combined with education and are effective in improving shortness of breath.

5. World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day - Wikipedia

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   It educates the public, health care professionals, and decision-makers about COPD risk factors, symptoms, and management. [7] Improving Healthcare Standards: The initiative strives to improve healthcare standards for patients with COPD. By disseminating knowledge and promoting best practices, it contributes to better patient care and outcomes. [8]

6. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea or shortness of breath, cough, sputum production or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis ...

7. Patient education - Wikipedia

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   Patient education is a planned interactive learning process designed to support and enable expert patients [1] to manage their life with a disease and/or optimise their health and well-being. [ 2 ] [ 3 ]