Patient Video - What advice do you have for persons who have early symptoms of COPD?
Patients with COPD share practical advice for persons who may be experiencing early COPD symptoms. They recommend seeing a health care provider immediately, quitting smoking immediately, avoiding people who are ill and avoiding second-hand smoke and other lung irritants such as dust and barbeque smoke. They also recommend getting tested and starting treatment as soon as possible.
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Animation - Diagnosis and Evaluation of COPD
Slide Show - Diagnosis and Evaluation of COPD
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How is COPD diagnosed?
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Importance of early diagnosis of COPD
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What is spirometry?
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How often should I do spirometry?
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What is a pulse oximeter?
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What is an acute exacerbation of COPD and what causes it?
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Assessments for acute exacerbation of COPD
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Long-term impact of COPD acute exacerbations
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Advice for persons with early symptoms of COPD
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What is your experience with spirometry?
