Coughing that just won’t go away. Shortness of breath. Wheezing. Sounds like an asthma attack, right? Before reaching for the inhaler or those over-the-counter cough drops, however, there could be another culprit–Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or emphysema. With as many as 12,000 million Americans currently living with COPD (and just as many who likely have the disease but are undiagnosed), it’s important to determine the real cause behind coughing, wheezing

As strange as it may seem, there are actually times when receiving a definitive diagnosis for debilitating symptoms is a relief. Finally, there’s a name for the condition and a plan to treat it! This is certainly true for those diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If your senior loved one has been battling chronic coughing, wheezing, and fatigue, a diagnosis of COPD just might be the first step in improving his or her quality of life. To diagnose COP