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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- What is the cause of my COPD?
- If I stop smoking, how long will it take until I notice an improvement in my symptoms?
- What works best for smoking cessation: behavioral therapy or nicotine replacement therapy?
- What are my treatment options for COPD?
- What are the risks and benefits associated with the various treatments?
- Do you recommend pulmonary rehabilitation for your patients with COPD?
- What are the symptoms of an acute exacerbation of COPD?
- If I experience an acute exacerbation, should I contact your office or go to the emergency room for treatment?
- At what point is surgery considered as an option for severe emphysema?
- What types of emphysema surgery are avaialable?
- What are the risks and benefits of each type of surgery?
- Are there any support groups that you can recommend for people with COPD?
