‘It’s not just ageing’: When to take fatigue and shortness of breath seriously

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Shortness of breath and fatigue are often confused with ‘normal ageing’ — but it may be a sign of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the leading cause of avoidable hospitalisations in Australia.

We spoke with Mark Brooke, CEO of Lung Foundation Australia, on how to avoid or better manage this often-debilitating condition. Watch the full video here. 

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IMPORTANT LEGAL INFO This article is of a general nature and FYI only, because it doesn’t take into account your personal health requirements or existing medical conditions. That means it’s not personalised health advice and shouldn’t be relied upon as if it is. Before making a health-related decision, you should work out if the info is appropriate for your situation and get professional medical advice.

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