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A long-term cough, often with a lot of mucus.
Shortness of breath, especially with exertion.
Chest tightness.
Wheezing.
People with COPD may not have any symptoms at first—or only mild ones. But that changes as the disease progresses. If you have symptoms, see a doctor. Treatment and lifestyle changes can help slow the course of COPD.
Test your knowledge of COPD with this quiz .
Source: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

Many people newly diagnosed with lung disease want answers now, rather than finding them out on their own later. Learn what to ask your doctor upfront, and how to gather other tools to manage lung disease.

Findings from an innovative new study reveal that the way in which human fungal pathogens form colonies can significantly impact their ability to cause disease. Understanding how these colonies form could lead to new therapies that target these infections in critically ill patients.

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Published November 25, 2018
Do you experience shortness of breath, uncontrollable coughing, or an inability to exert yourself physically like you once could? No, this is not just another sign of getting older, it could be Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; or COPD. Learning you have COPD can be an overwhelming and life altering revelation, but don’t worry, you’re not alone
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A pulmonary embolism is a blockage of an artery in the lung. In most cases, an embolism results from a blood clot that has traveled to the lung. When this occurs blood flow is obstructed which increases the risk of serious damage to organs or death. However, if symptoms are recognized and treatment is received promptly these risks can be reduced
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is by definition an umbrella terms used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory (non-reversible) asthm…

Here’s some good news: Advancements in modern medicine have succeeded in dramatically lowering mortality after stroke. In fact, stroke has recently been surpassed by lung disease and is now the fourth common cause of death, after heart disease, cancer and lung disease
But this increased survival rate means that more patients are now living with the disability from their stroke. Currently, stroke is the number one…

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a structured exercise program designed for people living with chronic lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis. Exercise can give yo...

Pulmonary Rehabilitation, or rehab, is a process that helps recondition the respiratory system in patients living with chronic lung disease.

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Asthma is a chronic lung disease that is marked by narrowing and inflammation in the airways. The condition causes recurring periods of symptoms that include shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and...

Oxygen therapy can help people with lung disease feel better and be more active. Learn about the ways oxygen therapy can help improve your quality of life.

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Over the coming months, I will be using this blog to talk about living with COPD and steps that a person with this diagnosis can take to maximize their quality of life. If you have any questions or comments, please post them via the “Ask us a question” link to the right or email askadoc@burke.org . I will do my best to answer them or give a response
COPD is the third most common group of illnesses in the United States and it…

Earl Manous was a coal miner for 37 years. And he smoked for 20 years. He wasn't very active because shift work made it difficult to exercise regularly. About five years ago he began have real trouble breathing when he exerted himself. Earl had heart problems too. Then he was diagnosed with emphysema and COPD, a progressive lung disease. He had given up on ever feeling better.