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2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea or shortness of breath, cough, sputum production or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis ...

3. Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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   The definition of a COPD exacerbation is commonly described as "lost in translation", [9] meaning that there is no universally accepted standard with regard to defining an acute exacerbation of COPD. Many organizations consider it a priority to create such a standard, as it would be a major step forward in the diagnosis and quality of treatment ...

4. I'm a heart surgeon and heart attack survivor. These are 6 ...

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   When the heart is unable to pump efficiently, fluid can build up in the lungs, which can make it difficult to breathe. That sensation typically gets worse when a person lies down, London says ...

5. Can drugs like Ozempic help with COPD? - AOL

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   Past research shows that more than one-third of people who have COPD also have obesity, as this condition may have a negative impact on a person’s airflow and thus increase their risk for ...

6. Obstructive lung disease - Wikipedia

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   The most common cause of COPD is cigarette smoking. COPD is a gradually progressive condition and usually only develops after about 20 pack-years of smoking. COPD may also be caused by breathing in other particles and gases. [citation needed] The diagnosis of COPD is established through spirometry although other pulmonary function tests can be ...

7. The No. 1 Best Side to Sleep on For Heart Health ... - AOL

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   People with sleep apnea start and stop breathing while they sleep, and snoring is a common side effect. "Sleep apnea is one of the most under-recognized cardiac risk factors in cardiology," says ...