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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.

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Keeping your bones strong is a smart goal at any age. But a fracture-proof frame becomes a bigger priority in the decades after…

Wildfires in the Nantahala National Forest are creating compromised air quality across western North Carolina. The NC Department of Environmental Quality says the smoky air is unhealthy for sensitive groups. These include children, active people, older adults and those with heart or lung disease (like asthma and COPD). If you fall into any of these categories, you …

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
November is National COPD Month. It…

It’s no secret that too much weight can have an impact on your health including problems associated with obesity such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease and sleep apnea. …

Flu is on the Rise: How to Protect Yourself
A Rutgers infectious disease expert explains this year’s outbreak and how you can protect yourself
By Patti Verbanas
January 14, 2019
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season. It can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits and missed work and school, as well…

November 18—that’s tomorrow!—marks World COPD Day, a day to raise awareness about the disease. But many people might not know what exactly COPD is and what it means for patients
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe and is caused by damage to the lungs over many years. The two main components of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
In chronic bronchitis, the airways that carry air to the lungs get inflamed and…

Researchers from Washington University, Missouri, found that being a conscientious and open person protects against stroke, arthritis, lung disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

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
Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism may vary depending on the size of the clot, how much of your lung is affected or…

A Rush oncologist discusses some important concerns about lung cancer: who is at risk — not just people who smoke tobacco — how it's treated and why early detection is the best defense.

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…

Everyone needs physical activity for good health. Yet when women develop conditions such as arthritis, high blood pressure or too much weight or are affected by cancer or other diseases, becoming or staying physically active may seem impossible
Medical challenges can produce pain, limit flexibility, weaken muscles, cause fatigue and make bones brittle or joints ache—regardless of age. It's not surprising that, for years, women who…

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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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.

Quitting smoking isn't easy. But it's one of the best decisions you can make for your health. Giving up tobacco helps lower the risk for cancer, stroke, and heart and lung disease. In fact, people who stop smoking before age 50 cut their risk of

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…