Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It's caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke. People with COPDare at increased risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other conditions.
National COPD Awareness Month: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to several progressive lung diseases, including asthma, emphysema, and more. COPD affects roughly 15 million Americans, half of which are unaware of their illness.
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