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14. It is Hard to Think
If you are not getting enough oxygen to your brain, thinking may be difficult. You may be forgetful or have a hard time concentrating. Confusion may occur if your oxygen saturation levels are low. Stress and medication might impact your ability to think clearly.
Living well with COPD can be challenging, but it is possible. Seek prompt treatment if you have symptoms of COPD so that you can reap the benefits of early intervention.
If you already know that you have COPD, pay attention to symptoms that you experience. Your input to your health care provider is key to slowing down the disease process, identifying and preventing complications, and living well despite your illness.
Read more about the many symptoms of COPD over at NewLifeOutlook.
Affecting as many as 12 million Americans, COPD leads to destruction of the airway and alters the obstruction of the oxygen and release of carbon dioxide
