COPD
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
trigger factors
Evaluation
Treatment
drugs
bronchodilators
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stop smoking
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smoking
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COPD Outlook
What to expect with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease
(COPD):
The lung damage cannot be reversed, but can be stopped by stopping smoking.
Those with COPD have an increased risk for
stroke
,
heart attack
, and
lung cancer
.
Some may find they need home oxygen therapy.
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Last Updated: Jun 1, 2009
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COPD References:
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Ebell MH. Systemic corticosteroids for acute exacerbations of COPD. Am Fam Physician. 2005 Aug 1;72(3):437-8.
Kerstjens H, Postma D, Ten Hacken N. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Clin Evid. 2004 Jun;(11):2003-30.
Weder MM, Donohue JF. Role of bronchodilators in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 2005 Apr;26(2):221-34.
