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I have severe copd and i feel good most of the time, but get infections and end up hospitalized. is it my immune system?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes...: And your lungs. And possibly your medicines. And if the COPD is the result of lifestyle choices, then continuing to make those bad choices will contribute to the likelihood of illness and hospitalization as well.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Recent research: The answer to your question is yes. You will develop chronic inflammation, scarring, circulation and mucus clearing problems that are additive over time. If you are having frequent hospital readmissions, please discuss with your lung and primary care doctors about chronic, long term treatment with azithtomycin, recently found to improve quality of life and decrease readmissions rates. Best of luck.
Answered 2/2/2017
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No: Good follow up with your lung doc is essential.
Answered 11/2/2012
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