COPD

Here you can find articles about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) including COPD symptoms and how to live a good life with COPD.

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Not just a ‘smoker’s cough’: 3 symptoms that could be COPD

Not just a ‘smoker’s cough’: 3 symptoms that could be COPD

Even for people who smoke, respiratory symptoms are not normal or inevitable – and they could be a sign of a condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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How do I know if I have COPD?

How do I know if I have COPD?

What is COPD, how is it diagnosed and treated?

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COPD in a nutshell – 10 questions and answers about COPD

COPD in a nutshell – 10 questions and answers about COPD

What causes COPD, what happens to your lungs and how is it treated? Here are answers to some common questions.

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Exercise and COPD: five simple steps to getting started

Exercise and COPD: five simple steps to getting started

If you are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, regular exercise can help you to strengthen and open up the muscles in your chest so that you find breathing easier over time.

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Care for a cleaner world – Why aiming for carbon neutral care matters, and what it means for asthma and COPD

Care for a cleaner world – Why aiming for carbon neutral care matters, and what it means for asthma and COPD

The detrimental impact of health care on environment and climate can be mitigated through minimising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and offsetting – creating carbon neutral care options also for asthma and COPD.

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Breathing for happiness

Breathing for happiness

25 September marks World Lung Day – an important day for lung health advocacy and action. In this special feature story, we take a deep dive into the science of breathing with psychologist & researcher Emma Seppälä, Ph.D.

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7 steps to getting the most out of your inhaler

7 steps to getting the most out of your inhaler

There are many ways for you to control your asthma or COPD better, and one of the most important ways is using your inhaler correctly.

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Best for the planet and the patient – What to know about the environmental impacts of asthma and COPD care

Best for the planet and the patient – What to know about the environmental impacts of asthma and COPD care

How sustainable is your inhaler? Respiratory specialist, Professor Christer Janson’s ground-breaking study on the environmental impacts of asthma and COPD treatments, has revealed some surprising results.

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Is your COPD treatment plan up to date?

Is your COPD treatment plan up to date?

Simple adjustments can improve life with COPD. An annual check-up with a doctor is a must.


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