MONAHRQ Demo - COPD-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) makes it hard for you to breathe. Two types of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The main cause of COPD is being exposed to substances that irritate the lungs for long periods of time, including cigarette smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes, or dust. COPD symptoms may include a cough that produces a lot of mucus, shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness.1 COPD is a major cause of disability, and the third leading cause of death in the United States. Millions of people are diagnosed with COPD. Many more may have it and not even know it.1 (1 What Is COPD? - NHLBI, NIH. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/copd) Select to Compare Hospitals for this Topic. Comparing hospitals can help you spot potentially problematic safety concerns for hospitals you're considering.

Tips / Checklist: You should seek emergency care if you're having any of the following symptoms: a hard time catching your breath or talking, your lips or fingernails turn blue or gray, you're not mentally alert, or you have a very fast heartbeat. How do hospitals in In My State perform on COPD-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? Dying within 30-days after getting care in the hospital for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): 7.9%. Returning to the hospital after getting care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): 20.2%. Select to Compare Hospitals for this Topic. Comparing hospitals can help you make better health care decisions for you and your loved ones.

WHY SHOULD YOU COMPARE? All hospitals are not the same. Some are better overall, some are not so good. Some do well in some areas of care but not in others. Comparing hospitals helps: Spot potentially problematic safety concerns for hospitals you're considering. Make better health care decisions for you and your loved ones. Show you how hospitals you're considering perform in critical safety areas. Talking with your doctor shows you want to be a partner in your care. It also helps remind your care team to take certain actions to keep you as safe as possible. Select to Compare Hospitals for this Topic. Find hospitals that perform best in the areas you care about.

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