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Posted by Chris M. on 3/1/2008, 8:46 pm, in reply to "Symptom Checker..."
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It's not just ourselves who focus just on the COPD, but the Docs become overly focused on whatever complaint we emphasis. Making a list before you go to the doc of things you aren't sure of can really help, and even bringing all the meds to an appointment may help.
We tend to exercise less, eat more, and choose poorly in our eating habits because we have more time to fret about being stuck with COPD. It can lead to what is called metabolic syndromes edging us into diabetes and heart disease.
We may have inherited our COPD genes but we may also have Grandma's arteries and Uncles love of sweets, and our Aunts low thyroid activity...Bring a list of symptoms and questions. I keep an ongoing list for groceries on the kitchen counter, but it might pay to make a list just for the Doctor.
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