Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes
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Causes of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD develops due to:
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Inhaling toxins or other irritants
- Genetic predisposition can make a person's lungs more susceptible to damage from smoke or pollutants (includes alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency)
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