Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD
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What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a chronic, treatable lung disease in which the airways become narrowed and restrict airflow out of the lungs, making breathing very difficult. The condition is most often caused by smoking cigarettes. The two most common forms of COPD are: Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. Although these diseases often occur together, you may have symptoms more characteristic of one than the other. Typically, patients with COPD have chronic shortness of breath and a chronic cough, frequently with coughing up phlegm.
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 Diagnosis How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, process, and more. |
 Symptoms What are the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD symptoms? Are you showing any? Learn more today. |
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