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COPD progression: Stages, prognosis, and causes

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Doctors use the FEV1 score to determine the stage of COPD, which may be: mild: FEV1 above 80% moderate: FEV1 between 50–79% severe: FEV1 between 30–49% very severe: FEV1 below 30% Treatment...

COPD: Stages, Causes, Treatment, and More - Healthline

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What Are the 4 Stages of COPD and the Symptoms of …

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COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) …

Understanding COPD Stages & Progression | COPD.com

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GOLD classification of lung function by stage When your COPD is classified by stage (also known as a grade), it will be diagnosed as Stage 1, 2, 3, or 4. In general terms, your …

COPD Prognosis: What You Should Know - WebMD

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Stage 1, which is early (or mild) COPD. Many people with stage 1 don’t even realize they have COPD. You might notice you’re coughing more than usual and/or making more …

COPD: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Centers …

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, makes breathing hard for the 16 million Americans who have been diagnosed with it. Millions more …

COPD: What’s My Life Expectancy? - WebMD

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GOLD 1: Mild COPD (FEV1 of 80% or more) GOLD 2: Moderate COPD (FEV1 50%-79%) GOLD 3: Severe emphysema / chronic bronchitis (FEV1 30%-49%) GOLD 4: Very …

COPD Life Expectancy (Prognosis and Extending Your Life)

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COPD is an abbreviation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a group of diseases that affects the lungs. The condition results from prolonged exposure to irritating gases …

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - StatPearls

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and treatable disease characterized by progressive airflow limitation and tissue destruction. It is associated with structural lung changes due …