This document provides information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It discusses topics such as COPD symptoms and triggers, quitting smoking to manage COPD, oxygen therapy, breathing exercises, and lung function tests. The document aims to teach people with COPD about the disease and give tips to breathe easier by avoiding triggers and learning breathing techniques. It also provides information on medications, tests, treatments, and lifestyle changes that can help manage COPD symptoms.

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Learning Center
COPD
Learn about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to feel short of breath. Whether you just found out
that you have COPD or you've been living with it for a while, you will find helpful information here.
Our topics will teach you about the disease and give you some tips on breathing easier.
Get the information you need in topics such as:
COPD.
Quitting Smoking.
Oxygen therapy: Using oxygen at home.
COPD: Avoiding your triggers.
Breathing problems: Using a metered-dose inhaler.
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2. COPD: Learning to breathe easier.
Health Topics
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing
Black Lung Disease
Bullectomy for COPD
Cal's Story: Learning to Exercise When You Have COPD
Care at the End of Life
Comparing Nicotine Replacement M ethods
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency
COPD and Sexual Activity
COPD: Handling a Flare-Up
COPD: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
COPD's Effect on the Lungs
Differences Between COPD and Asthma
Forced Expiratory Volume and Forced Vital Capacity
Fran's Story: Finding Support When You Have COPD
Interactive Tool: Are You Ready to Quit Smoking?
Interactive Tool: How Does Smoking Affect Your Lifespan?
Interactive Tool: How M uch Is Smoking Costing You?
Lung Function in COPD
Lung Infections and COPD
Lung Transplant for COPD
Ned's Story: Quitting Smoking
Nicotine Gum
Nicotine Inhaler
Nicotine Patches
Oxygen Delivery Systems
Oxygen Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Pseudomonas Infection
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3. Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Quit-Smoking Programs
Quitting Smoking
Quitting Smoking: How Family and Friends Can Help
Quitting Smoking: How Support Groups Can Help
Quitting Smoking: Temptations and Cravings
Quitting Smoking: Your Social Life
Risks of Smoking Cigars and Pipes
Sarah's Story: Dealing With the Emotions From COPD
Schizophrenia: Other Health Problems That M ay Occur
Smoking Fewer Cigarettes
Smoking Journal
Smoking Triggers
Smoking: Choosing a Good Time to Quit
Smoking: Health Risk for Family M embers
Smoking: Impotence and Fertility Problems
Spirometry Tests for COPD
Teen Smokers: Reasons to Quit
Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home
Travelling With Oxygen
Ventilation Options for COPD
Medical Tests
Chest X-Ray
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body
Home Lung Function Test
Lung Function Tests
Medications
Anticholinergics for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Beta2-Agonists for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Bupropion hydrochloride (Zyban) for quitting smoking
Corticosteroids for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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4. Expectorants for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
M ethylxanthines for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Nicotine replacement therapy for quitting tobacco
Varenicline (Champix) for quitting smoking
Make a Wise Decision
Quitting smoking: Should I use medicine?
Take Action
Breathing Exercises: How to Use a M anual Incentive Spirometer
Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder Inhaler
Breathing Problems: Using a M etered-Dose Inhaler
COPD: Avoiding Weight Loss
COPD: Avoiding Your Triggers
COPD: Clearing Your Lungs
COPD: Keeping Your Diet Healthy
COPD: Learning to Breathe Easier
COPD: Using Exercise to Feel Better
Last Revised: January 28, 2012
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review : Adam Husney, MD, MD - Family Medicine
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