Symptoms

As mentioned, chronic lower respiratory disease is an umbrella term fordiseases of the lungs.

Certain symptoms, such as coughing or wheezing may be treated with medications.

Work together with your healthcare team to find an integrative treatment plan that works best for you.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes: chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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