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This Is the Number One Inhaler for COPD

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Why Won't My Cough Go Away?

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Can a Wearable Fitness Tracker Help Patients With COPD?
I tested out a Withings Pulse oximeter and fitness tracker for two months to think about whether the device could be useful for patients with COPD. Here's what I learned.
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This Is the Number One Inhaler for COPD
Though many inhalers are used to treat COPD, research has shown that one type stands above the others.
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Why Won't My Cough Go Away?
Chronic cough is a very annoying and bothersome symptom. But what are the top causes of cough?
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Don't Combine These COPD Medicines
Double check this table to make sure you can use your COPD inhalers together.
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How Can I Reduce My Risk of Getting Pneumonia?
4 simple ways to help prevent serious pneumonia for patients with COPD
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COPD Exacerbations, Bronchitis and Pneumonia: What's the Difference?
The terms pneumonia, bronchitis and COPD exacerbation are often used interchangeably. However, there are key differences that warrant explanation.
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It's Pneumonia Season: Here Are the Different Kinds You Should Know About
Part 1 of 3 in Pneumonia Series: Types of Pneumonia. How do you tell them apart?
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When Can I Stop Using Oxygen For My COPD?
Many patients go home from a hospitalization requiring oxygen, but perhaps do not need it continued once they recover.
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5 Therapies That Improve Longevity With COPD
Only five therapies have been shown to prolong the lives of patients with COPD.
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5 Reasons Your Inhalers Don't Work
Are you puffing and puffing on your inhalers but not feeling any benefit? Before throwing out your inhaler in frustration, consider these five tips.
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Should I Bother With the Flu Shot If I Have COPD?
Why should patients with COPD or other lung diseases bother getting vaccinated– particularly when there exists controversy in the public media about the safety of vaccines?
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The Latest Advances in COPD Treatments You Should Know About
Examples of new therapies for patient with COPD that have been vetted by clinical research studies.
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3 Questions to Ask Before Participating in Clinical Research
Information about how patients can participate in clinical research studies and what should be considered prior to enrolling in research.
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Seeking Alternate Therapies for COPD? Get the Facts!
First in a series that will help patients and their families make educated, informed decisions about how to approach alternative therapies for COPD.
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Daily azithromycin for COPD patients may help reduce exacerbations
For patients who have frequent COPD exacerbations, using daily low-dose azithromycin may help reduce exacerbation frequency and improve symptoms associated with COPD
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