Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes two lung conditions—chronic bronchitis and emphysema. More than 12 million people in the United States have COPD, but millions more have COPD without knowing it.
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How Is COPD Diagnosed?
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How Is COPD Treated?
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What Causes COPD?
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13 Worst Jobs for Your Lungs
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7 Ways to Gain Weight if You Have COPD
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15 COPD Symptoms
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8 Reasons Why You May Be Coughing So Much
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A Guide to COPD: What To Expect Based on Your Age
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Young and Short of Breath: Could It Be COPD?
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COPD Overview