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Ep07: Diagnosing Genetic COPD
Most of the time, COPD is caused by smoking and other pollutants. But in some cases, COPD is caused by…
Ep06: Managing COPD Exacerbations or Flare-ups
An exacerbation, or "flare-up," can look different for different people, like coughing fits, extreme tiredness, or fever. Practicing good health…
Ep05: Living Well with COPD
John's diagnosis hasn't stopped him and his wife from doing all the things they love; life with COPD just looks…
Ep04: Treating COPD: Oxygen Therapy and Late-Stage Interventions
Some people with COPD may need a little extra oxygen to help make breathing easier. This is called oxygen therapy,…
Ep03: Taking Control of COPD: Medication and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
COPD is a lifelong condition, but it doesn't have to be a progressive one. Changes to diet and exercise and…
Ep02: Kicking the Habit: Tips and Strategies to Quit Smoking
Smoking is the biggest risk factor for COPD, so the most important thing someone with COPD can do is stop…
Ep05. Season Finale: Exacerbations and Transitioning from Hospital to Home
Exacerbations, or flare-ups, are an unavoidable part of having COPD. And sometimes they are severe enough to require a hospital…
Ep04. Living Well with COPD
Keeping healthy with COPD can be challenging. But for people like Jean, Jan, and John, COPD doesn't have to get…
Ep03. Treating COPD: Oxygen Therapy and Late-Stage Interventions
For some people, COPD gets worse over time; quitting smoking and lifestyle changes only help so much. So when lung…