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Copd patient aged 71. triple bypass 4 years ago in inhalers .moderate copd stage . what is prognosis like?
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Multiple factors: are at play. Optimize cardiac and respiratory treatments , especially preventive measures. Genetics , diet and environment are important factors. By experience, you could have a very good quality of life.
Answered 7/21/2015
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