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How COPD Affects the Body Beyond the Lungs
COPD affects the body beyond the lungs, significantly impacting a lack of oxygen in the blood, anxiety, or trouble falling asleep.
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Reducing Anxiety While Showering When You Have COPD
There are simple strategies you can use for reducing anxiety while showering with COPD so you can have a more comfortable experience.
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Managing Muscle Weakness from COPD
Muscle weakness can make it challenging for individuals with COPD to exercise or engage in everyday activities like walking.
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Jeanene, 58
Bogata, TX
COPD awareness advocate and great grandmother spreading the word about lung health with her orange wardrobe!
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The Difference Between COPD and Emphysema
COPD is an umbrella term for various lung diseases, including emphysema, that make it difficult to breathe.
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The Link Between Smoking and COPD/Emphysema: Quitting Strategies
Quitting smoking is a crucial step to consider in managing COPD and improving your quality of life.
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