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Why Healthier Teeth May Mean Healthier Lungs

Practicing proper dental hygiene is important for not only the health of your teeth, but also the health of your lungs. This is especially ... Read More

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4 Stages Of COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that tends to get worse over time. Although there is no cure, it ... Read More

Hookah: Healthy Or Hazardous?

Ever seen a hookah bar?  Chances are you've seen one, as they are popping up in all major cities as the "safe" thing to do instead of smoke. ... Read More

Why Does COPD Cause Weight Loss?

Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) means finding ways to breathe easier, but shortness of breath - dyspnea - doesn't ... Read More

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The Deadly Disease Black Men Aren’t Talking Enough About

An estimated 5 percent of the world's population has COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and in the U.S., COPD is the third leading ... Read More

Managing COPD In The Summer

Summer heat and humidity can make it hard to breathe for even the healthiest person. For people with COPD, the summer heat can not only mean ... Read More

COPD: Don’t Treat Your Flu, Prevent It

No one enjoys dealing with the aches, pains and fever that typically come along with the flu. Even if you're a relatively healthy person, ... Read More

CVS To Stop Selling Cigarettes

CVS Caremark Corp., which is shifting into a more substantial role a health care provider, said it will phase out tobacco products by Oct. 1 ... Read More

FDA Approves New COPD Drug

A new drug to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). READ: ... Read More

The Emotional Side Of COPD

Living with COPD may cause fear, anxiety, depression, and stress. Here are some tips to feel more comfortable and ... Read More

COPD: How To Handle Emergencies

If you have COPD, it's very important to know when and where to seek help for your emergency symptoms. You should get emergency ... Read More

How Is COPD Treated?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the US. It kills more than 120,000 Americans each ... Read More

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