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What is COPD? What does COPD stand for?
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COPD, which stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a long-term, progressive lung disease that makes breathing more difficult. Although the lungs are its primary target, the disease affects other parts of the body as well.
What can be done for COPD?
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Slow down the disease by quitting substances and avoiding triggers, such as air pollution. Limit your symptoms, such as shortness of breath, with remedies. Increase your overall health with regular activity. Prevent and treat flare-ups with remedies and other treatment.
Can COPD show up on a chest X ray?
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A chest x ray or chest CT scan. These tests create pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. The pictures can show signs of COPD. They also may show whether another condition, such as heart failure, is causing your symptoms.