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2. A Guide for Living With COPD - AOL

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   COPD is a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD)—a type of heart disease caused by buildup of plaque in the arteries, says Dr. Attaway. Research suggests that CAD is a leading cause of ...

3. Telehomecare - Wikipedia

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   Telehomecare (THC) is a subfield within telehealth.It involves the delivery of healthcare services to patients at home through the use of telecommunications technologies, which enable the interaction of voice, video, and health-related data. [1]

4. Obstructive lung disease - Wikipedia

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   COPD is generally irreversible although lung function can partially recover if the patient stops smoking. Smoking cessation is an essential aspect of treatment. [9] Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes involve intensive exercise training combined with education and are effective in improving shortness of breath.

5. 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 ...

6. Pulmonary rehabilitation - Wikipedia

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   Pulmonary rehabilitation, also known as respiratory rehabilitation, is an important part of the management and health maintenance of people with chronic respiratory disease who remain symptomatic or continue to have decreased function despite standard medical treatment.

7. 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 ...