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Bookmark or Share- COPD Videos - NHLBI, NIHCOPD Journey Series. This video series, COPD Journey: From Learning More to Breathing Better, features NHLBI scientists talking about COPD, its diagnosis, management, and prevalence, as well as the COPD National Action Plan and the Institute’s commitment to reducing the burden of the disease. Share these videos on social media using #COPDjourney.
- COPD - Prevention - NHLBI, NIHThe best way to prevent COPD is to quit smoking or, if you don’t smoke, not to start. Also try to avoid lung irritants that can contribute to COPD, such as air pollution, chemical fumes, dust, and secondhand smoke. Smoking is the leading cause of COPD. If you smoke, talk with your provider about programs and products that can help you quit.
- The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit: What should I know about managing the ...SAME HOME, NEW CHALLENGES (continued) Grocery Delivery. Outside the home. Bringing gear. Leaving home may require bringing
- COPD - Living With - NHLBI, NIHJoining a patient support group may help you adjust to living with COPD. You can see how other people with similar symptoms have coped. Talk with your provider about local support groups or check with an area medical center. Support from family and friends can help relieve stress and anxiety.
- COPD - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIHCommon symptoms of COPD include: Shortness of breath, especially with physical activity. You may feel like breathing takes more effort or that you are gasping for air. An ongoing cough or a cough that produces a lot of mucus , sometimes called a smoker’s cough. This is often the first symptom of COPD.
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