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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on copd.

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Did: Did you know that you can get more oxygen if you breathe out through pursed lips? Try when walking.

Answered 6/1/2018

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Be: Be compliant with your inhalers and meds; minimize exposure to smoke; do deep breathing exercises.

Answered 5/16/2014

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Use: Use diluted food grade hydrogen peroxide 2-3% in your nebulizer several times a day.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Lung: Lung function can't be regained. However, exercise capacity will minimize your symptoms. Exercise more!

Answered 4/5/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Never: Never smoke, stay away from smoke, keep a healthy weight, take your meds.

Answered 4/28/2016

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Dr. Larry Maturani answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Recognize: Recognize severity, act quickly . Use nebs, antibiotics and maybe steroids to shorten duration.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

F: F u r terminal ; continue to smoke ; don't plan to quit, continue ; enjoy life we r all passing thru.

Answered 1/8/2015

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