You might not hear about it every day, but chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—better known as COPD—affects roughly 12 million Americans. To put it into context, that almost one in 25 people in the United States. COPD patients often struggle with emphysema and bronchitis and other symptoms. Together, these conditions can make it extremely difficult to […]
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Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (or COPD) understand how difficulty breathing can interfere with everyday life. And while a healthy diet won’t cure your COPD, it can make life easier, strengthen your immunity, and help your body ward off chest infections and frequent hospital visits.
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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The new drug has also been approved for patients suffering from chronic bronchitis. COPD is a serious lung condition that is typically caused by smoking. Roughly 6 per cent of the U.S. population — or about […]
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Anyone trying to determine just how seriously smoking can impact your life needs look no further than COPD and its devastating effects. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease often caused by smoking. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and many people with COPD have both diseases. Imagine trying to breathe when […]
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