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    Treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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    How Lifestyle Changes Lessened My COPD Flares

    Edi Mesa shares how she keeps COPD episodes at bay with these steps.

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    Steps to Manage Your Episodes

    Here, WebMD shares 5 key tips to living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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    Tips for Treating Your COPD

    How will you be treated for chronic obstructive lung disease? These are some of the options your healthcare provider may suggest.

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    How to Avoid COPD Flare-Ups

    There are several things you can do to avoid uncomfortable symptoms like shortness of breath and coughing.

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    How to Treat and Manage Mild Cases

    Here are some simple ways to go about taking care of yourself when dealing with COPD.

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    Treatment Options for More Advanced COPD

    Even if your condition is more advanced, there are several ways to live your life to the fullest despite COPD. Here, WebMD shows you how.

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    Complementary Therapies You Can Try

    Alongside your COPD medicines, some holistic practices and supplements can help you breathe easier.

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    When Joining a Clinical Trial Makes Sense

    Jean Rommes shares some of what to expect when joining a COPD clinical trial.

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