| Front | What are the characteristics of COPD? |
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| Back | Characteristics of this are: A disease of the lung characterized by shortness of breath and wheezing. Home oxygen, bronchodilators, and steroids for treatment. Breathing progressively worse over time. Usually in long-term smokers Shortness of breath mostly on exertion Chronic coughing Sputum may be thick No jugular vein distention or dependent edema Patient usually thin with a barrel chest |
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