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What Do I Need To Know About The Medication I Am Taking?

Breathing medications (also called drugs) open your breathing passages. By making your breathing passages larger, air can get in and out more easily. As COPD is a chronic condition, most breathing medications need to be taken daily, for life. Understanding medications, how they work, how often they should be taken and what kind of problems (side-effects) you may experience will help you control your breathing with the least amount of discomfort. Below you will find frequently asked questions and answers about breathing medications.
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