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    What Do You Know About COPD?

    Smoking is the main cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious illness that makes breathing difficult. Take this quiz to find out more about COPD and how to prevent it.

    1. Which of the following diseases is included in the umbrella term COPD?
    2. People in what age group are most likely to say they have symptoms of COPD?
    3. Long-term exposure to which of the following can increase the risk for COPD?
    4. Which of the following can help improve your health if you have COPD?
    5. Respiratory infections are major health risks for someone with COPD. Which of the following steps helps prevent these infections?
    6. How is COPD treated?
    7. Which of the following eating habits can help ease symptoms of people with COPD?
    8. Which of the following ideas can help you stay active if you have COPD?
    Online Medical Reviewer: Fraser, Marianne, MSN, RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Gotwals, Jessica, RN, BS
    Online Medical Reviewer: Shriber, Andrew D., MD
    Date Last Reviewed: 1/1/2023
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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