Yes, people with COPD are at greater risk for lung infections than healthy people. If one's cough and shortness of breath get worse or if one develops fever, one must see the doctor. These are signs that a lung infection is likely.
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I am on supplemental oxygen but at times I get very short of breath although my oxygen saturation levels are okay. Why does this happen?
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I thought only smokers can get COPD. I have never smoked tobacco but my doctor told me I have Alpha-1 COPD. How is this different from regular COPD? Does this mean my children may get this form of COPD too?
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