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My husband has severe copd.. recently, pain and weakness has caused him to use a walker. is this related to copd?

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

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Probably: As a person with COPD progresses they do become weaker and are limited to the amount they can walk, etc. As unusual as it may sound, he may benefit from an exercise program special for copd. Ask his physician.

Answered 6/10/2014

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