Diet Tips for COPD
Written by Jennifer BerryReviewed by Natalie Butler, RD, LD
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Last reviewed: Tue 7 February 2017
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COPD is a chronic lung condition that includes two conditions: emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Together, these conditions damage the lungs and airways, making it more difficult to breathe. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, chronic cough with mucus, wheezing, and fatigue.
All of the body's processes, including breathing, require energy. The body gets this energy from food, water, and oxygen. People with COPD are advised to follow a healthful diet because:
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