Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to describe a group of progressive lung diseases that obstruct airflow to the lungs. Common forms of COPD include bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic bronchiolitis. COPD causes difficulty breathing, cough, fatigue, and mucus production. COPD can be caused by long-term exposure to lung irritants like cigarette smoke, pollution, and occupational hazards. COPD is a serious illness that can have a major impact on quality of life, but early diagnosis and treatment can help slow the progression of the disease and improve COPD symptoms.
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