What can I do to prevent my COPD from getting worse?
What can I do to prevent my COPD from getting worse?
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) usually results after years of smoking; the best way to keep it from getting worse is to quit. Watch pulmonologist Brian Gelbman, MD, explain why communicating with your doctor about symptoms is also key.
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