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Chronic Bronchitis Directory
Chronic bronchitis is a serious condition. It is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Smoking is the main cause of chronic bronchitis. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how chronic bronchitis develops, what the symptoms are, how to treat it, and much more.
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Tips for Improving Your Quality of Life With COPD
From inhalers to quitting smoking to surgery, learn more from WebMD about COPD treatments that will improve quality of life.
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Your doctor says you have COPD. Now what? WebMD explains what it is, what causes it, and what you can do to reduce your symptoms.
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COPD Stages and the Gold Criteria
COPD has different stages that help your doctor know how to best treat your COPD. WebMD explains categories and their meaning.
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COPD: Exercise and Breathing
Exercise should be an important part of your COPD treatment. Learn which four types of exercise can help you breathe a little easier -- and which to avoid.
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COPD: Ways to Avoid Weight Loss
If you have COPD, your calorie requirements may be higher than you think. A person with COPD can burn 10 times as many calories breathing as a healthy person. Here are 11 feel-better foods and beverages that are rich in calories and nutrients.
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Living With COPD: Household Hazards to Avoid
Many homes harbor dust, fumes, germs, and other irritants that aggravate COPD symptoms like wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
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COPD and Sex
COPD symptoms can interfere with sex. But you don’t have to say goodbye to intimacy. Here are nine helpful strategies for sex and intimacy when you have COPD.
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Understanding and Treating COPD
The more you know about COPD, the better you can manage it. Find out about treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.