COVID measures lowered COPD hospitalizations
The decrease is linked to the reduction in influenza and other seasonal viruses that can trigger chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Symptoms
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Breathing - slowed or stopped
Respiration slowed or stopped; Not breathing; Respiratory arrest; ApneaBreathing that stops from any cause is called apnea.
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Weight loss - unintentional
Loss of weight; Losing weight without trying; Unexplained weight lossUnexplained weight loss is a decrease in body weight, when you did not try to lose the weight on your own.
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Breathing difficulty
Alternative names: Shortness of breath; Breathlessness; Difficulty breathing; DyspneaDefinition: Breathing difficulty may involve: Difficult breathing Uncomfortable breathing Feeling like you are not getting enough air ConsiderationsThere is no standard definition for difficulty breathing.
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Fatigue
Alternative names: Tiredness; Weariness; Exhaustion; LethargyDefinition: Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy.
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Blue discoloration of the skin: Everything you need to know about causes, home care and ...
Lips – bluish; Fingernails – bluish; Cyanosis; Bluish lips and fingernails; Bluish skinA bluish color to the skin or mucous membrane is usually due to a lack of oxygen in the blood.
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Pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scan
Definition A pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scan involves two nuclear scan tests to measure breathing (ventilation) and circulation (perfusion) in all areas of the lungs.
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