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COPD after 40
COPD is a long-term lung condition that can affect breathing, energy and everyday activity. For some people, managing breathlessness can influence exercise, work, social life and confidence.
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COPD articles
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Friday Favorites: Vitamin D Supplements Tested for COPD, Heart Disease, Depression, Obesity, and Cancer Survival
A Friday Favorites presentation examining whether vitamin D supplements benefit COPD and several other health conditions.
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Milk thistle protects against COPD caused by secondhand smoke
Examines research into milk thistle compounds and their possible protective effects against smoke-related lung inflammation and COPD.
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Perceived Stress Makes COPD Symptoms Worse
Examines associations between perceived stress, inflammation, symptom severity and serious flare-ups among people with COPD.
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Preventing COPD with Diet
In addition to stopping smoking, dietary interventions may help prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Treating COPD with Diet
Increasing fruit and vegetable intake and decreasing meat intake may help slow COPD progression and improve lung function.
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Vaping Significantly Increases Your Risk of COPD
Reviews research associating current and previous electronic-cigarette use with an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Vitamin D Supplements Tested for COPD, Heart Disease, Depression, Obesity, and Cancer Survival
Reviews controlled trials examining vitamin D supplements for depression and several other chronic health conditions.
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What Wildfire Illness Can Teach Us About Treating COPD
Discusses how smoke and particulate exposure affect respiratory health and examines the author’s proposed approaches to COPD.
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Local COPD support
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Dr Anneka Biswas
Private consultant respiratory physician at Spire Elland Hospital specialising in respiratory conditions including asthma and COPD/emphysema, with consultant-led assessment and treatment.
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Steven Thomas
Private consultant chest physician available in Elland for specialist assessment of respiratory and sleep-related breathing problems including sleep apnoea.
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Calderdale Breathe Easy
Local self-help and peer-support activity for Calderdale residents living with respiratory conditions, including adults affected by asthma and recurring breathlessness.
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