September 12, 2018
There may be some habits in your daily life that are contributing to your COPD symptoms. Here are three things to avoid with COPD.
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The Symptoms of COPD and What Causes Them
Symptoms often don’t become obvious until the lungs have significant damage. COPD symptoms include shortness of breath, chronic cough and more.
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The Link Between COPD and Heart Failure
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Can COPD Cause Pulmonary Hypertension?
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