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Man talking on the phone while receiving oxygen through a thin nasal tube.

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Man talking on the phone while receiving oxygen through a thin nasal tube

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Treatment options for COPD include lifestyle changes, medicines, and supplemental oxygen (shown).

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Long-term oxygen use didn’t benefit a certain group of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). People with COPD should speak with a health care provider about treatment options.

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Man talking on the phone while receiving oxygen through a thin nasal tube.