COPD

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about COPD(Free Handout)
Overview


Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD is characterized by abnormalities in the lungs that make it difficult to exhale normally. Generally, two distinct diseases are involved: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 75% of deaths from COPD that occur in developed countries are directly related to
smoking tobacco.




Emphysema and chronic bronchitis cause excessi...Read the full article