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COPD is a progressive lung disease with mild symptoms in the early stages that gradually worsen. Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve lung function. People with COPD often have trouble ...

The three phases of schizophrenia are the prodromal, active, and residual phases. Symptoms of schizophrenia can depend on the phase. Early symptoms of schizophrenia may be similar to other conditions.

It consists of episodes during which the symptoms last for at least two weeks. Depression can last for several weeks, months, or years. For many people, it is a chronic illness that gets better ...

Pneumonia symptoms can vary based on the cause and severity of the lung infection. For some, it might feel similar to the flu or be barely noticeable. For others, pneumonia can cause severe ...