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World COPD Day 2006 |
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15
November 2006
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COPD Conferences |
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Upcoming congresses and events on COPD are listed in our Conferences
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Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
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The personal burden of COPD
- COPD has a significant physical and emotional impact on those who suffer from the disease - particularly affecting quality of life.
- Although symptoms can be mild initially, over time chronic fatigue and breathlessness can severely limit physical activity and interfere with the everyday tasks.
Depression
- Depression, anxiety, and hopelessness are commonly experienced by patients with
COPD.
Caring for someone with COPD
- COPD also represents a considerable burden on those who care for friends and relatives with the condition.
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