Questions to Ask Your Doctor
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- I have symptoms, and I'm worried it may be COPD.
- I have COPD, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.
- I have COPD, and I'm sick or having problems.
I have symptoms, and I'm worried it may be COPD.
What to Ask Your Doctor
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Do my symptoms mean I have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
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What causes COPD?
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Are there tests for COPD? Will they show how seriously my lungs are affected?
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Are there treatments for COPD?
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Is there a cure for COPD?
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If I smoke, what's the best way to try to quit?
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If I quit smoking, will I get better?
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Do I need to get any specific vaccines because of my COPD?
I have COPD, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.
What to Ask Your Doctor
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How do I know if my treatment for COPD is working?
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Besides not smoking, what else can I do to protect my lungs?
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Can I safely increase my activity level?
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What should I do if the symptoms of COPD suddenly worsen?
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Do I need to worry about getting a cold, the flu, or pneumonia?
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Do I need any specific vaccines right now because of my COPD?
I have COPD, and I'm sick or having problems.
What to Ask Your Doctor
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Are my symptoms a sign that my COPD is getting worse?
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Should I change COPD treatments?
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Will I need oxygen therapy?
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Will I need surgery, and what does it involve?
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What else can I do to slow the course of my COPD?
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Should I be getting any specific vaccines?
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