The lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) makes it feel impossible to catch your breath.
It's becoming more common, affecting millions of Americans and now ranking as the third leading cause of death in the U.S.
But COPD is often preventable and treatable.
Dr. Roizen talks with Dawn Lesley Fielding, BS, RCP, AE-C, a respiratory therapist and author of the new book, The COPD Solution: A Proven 12-Week Program for Living and Breathing Better with Chronic Lung Disease.
Dawn's hope is to offer people living with COPD the information, resources and tools to better understand this disease, the treatment options and valuable lifestyle changes.
Hear about the most up-to-date medical research and learn more about this practical program for breathing better with COPD.
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Living Well with COPD
Guest
: Dawn L. Fielding, BS, RCP, AE-C
From the Show: YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Summary: The lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) makes it feel impossible to catch your breath.
Air Date: 4/16/16
Duration: 60
Host: Michael Roizen, MD
