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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Although many people think first of emphysema when they hear COPD, chronic bronchitis is actually more common and equally serious—because it can lead to emphysema and eventually cause death if it is not controlled.


Causes

Types of COPD

Chronic Bronchitis

Emphysema

Treatment

Self-Care

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