Rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are rising among women, with the disease being more common among people who live in rural areas. assistant professor of pulmonary, allergy and critical care medicine at University of Alabama at Birmingham, about the importance of prompt diagnosis, good symptom management and reducing flare-ups.
Rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are rising among women, with the disease being more common among people who live in rural areas.
assistant professor of pulmonary, allergy and critical care medicine at University of Alabama at Birmingham, about the importance of prompt diagnosis, good symptom management and reducing flare-ups.
COPD is a chronic condition that causes swelling and inflammation in the airways.
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Rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are rising among women, with the disease being more common among people who live in rural areas. assistant professor of pulmonary, allergy and critical care medicine at University of Alabama at Birmingham, about the importance of prompt diagnosis, good symptom management and reducing flare-ups. COPD is a chronic condition that causes swelling and inflammation in the airways.
"Flare-ups pose a huge risk to people's lives," said Wade.
We spoke with pulmonologist Raymond Wade, M.D. "Each flare-up is a roll of the dice." What is uncontrolled COPD? Its symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing.
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