COPD is a serious disease of the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe. Many times COPD is associated with a chronic cough.
COPD is diagnosed by discussing your breathing trouble with your doctor who will examine you and may perform tests, including:
Our family medicine doctors diagnose patients with COPD and treat them to manage their symptoms.
If you have COPD or other breathing concerns, contact one of our family medicine locations to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors.
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