Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Questions to ask
Here are some things you may want to talk to your doctor about if you have (or think you may have) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- How can you tell if I have COPD?
- What do my test results mean?
- What treatment should I have?
- How will the treatments help me?
- Does my treatment have any side effects?
- What should I do if I get any of these side effects?
- How often should I come back to see you if my treatment is helping?
- How will you know if my treatment is working?
- What should I do if my symptoms get worse?
- Is there anything you can give me to help me stop smoking?
- Besides giving up smoking, is there anything I can do to help myself?
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This information does not replace medical advice. If you are concerned you might have a medical problem please ask your Boots pharmacy team in your local Boots store, or see your doctor.
