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It's completely understandable to feel nervous about having hip surgery with COPD. People with COPD do have a higher risk of complications after any surgery, including those unrelated to lung health, so your concerns are valid.

The good news is that there are steps you and your medical team can take to make surgery safer Show Full Answer

It's completely understandable to feel nervous about having hip surgery with COPD. People with COPD do have a higher risk of complications after any surgery, including those unrelated to lung health, so your concerns are valid.

The good news is that there are steps you and your medical team can take to make surgery safer. Most surgeons will want to make sure you're as healthy and strong as possible before the procedure. This helps you heal better and reduces the risk of complications.

Here are some things that can help reduce your risk:

* Being as strong and healthy as possible before surgery
* Not being significantly underweight
* Quitting smoking (if you smoke) for at least a few months before surgery
* Participating in pulmonary rehabilitation after surgery
* Making sure any other health conditions are well-managed

Talk to your surgeon and pulmonologist about your specific situation. They can run tests to ensure surgery is safe for you and create a plan to support your breathing during and after the procedure. Make sure they know about all your COPD medications, especially your inhalers and any oxygen therapy you use.

It's also important to have a plan for managing your breathing after surgery, including using your medications as directed and doing breathing exercises during recovery.

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