Expert Video - When should a patient be referred to a lung specialist?
Expert physicians talk about the situations in which COPD patients should be referred to lung specialists for other special tests. COPD patients who are very short of breath and very symptomatic, as well as those patients who have frequent exacerbations need to be seen by lung specialists to make sure there are no other diseases or conditions going on in the patient as well.
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Slide Show - Management and Treatment of COPD
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Important lifestyle changes for COPD patients
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When to refer a patient to a lung specialist
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Medications for COPD
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Side-effects of COPD medications
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Medications to treat COPD patients with cardiovascular complications
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Important vaccinations for COPD patients
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Prevention of acute exacerbation COPD attacks
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Treatment of COPD flare-ups with antibiotics
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What is oxygen therapy for COPD?
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Oxygen therapy for COPD and side-effects
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What is pulmonary rehabilitation?
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Smoking and COPD
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COPD action plan
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Recognizing when your COPD is worsening
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Prescribed medical treatments for COPD
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Importance of vaccines for persons with COPD
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Experience with oxygen therapy for COPD
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Experience with pulmonary rehabilitation
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Importance of support system in managing COPD
