Sun, Nov 22 2009
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Clearing the air not simple By Keith PurtellPhoenix Staff Writer Why are there more cases of COPD nowadays? Henry said the past is catching up with us.
“A lot of the people who smoked for years before they knew the dangers are getting older,” she said. “We’re not able to cure them but we can help them reach their optimum level of daily functioning. Mostly we treat with broncho-dilators to open the airways and get better air exchange. There are breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, exercise to the degree that they can, diet, and drinking plenty of fluids; it’s not just about medication.” People at risk for COPD are urged to ask their physician about a lung function test. At-risk people include those over 45 who are current or former smokers, have a cough that produces phlegm, have shortness of breath during routine exertion, are exposed to environmental pollution, and/or experience chest tightness in cold weather. Reach Keith Purtell at 684-2925 or kpurtell@muskogeephoenix.com. 
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