Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Index
Featured: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Main ArticleCOPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD mainly involves three related conditions, chronic bronchitis, chronic asthma, and emphysema. Symptoms of COPD include chronic cough, shortness of breath, frequent respiratory infections, wheezing, morning headaches, and pulmonary hypertension. Treatment of COPD is focused on the related condition(s). Patient Discussions - Viewers share their commentsLocal Resources - Find a local Doctor in your town
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