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What is COPD?

This disease damages your lungs in ways that make it hard to breathe.

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The link between COPD and smoking and secondhand smoke

Smoking is the main cause of COPD, but secondhand smoke also raises risk.

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How does COPD develop?

Over time, your lungs lose their ability to work effectively.

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The biology of chronic bronchitis Persistent inflammation narrows your bronchi, or airways.

Persistent inflammation narrows your bronchi, or airways.

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The biology of emphysema The walls between the air sacs in the lungs become damaged.

The walls between the air sacs in the lungs become damaged.

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Understanding chronic bronchitis

This inflammatory airway condition can significantly impact your life.

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Symptoms of chronic bronchitis

If you experience any of these, consult with your doctor.

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Understanding emphysema

This condition develops over time and involves the gradual damage of lung tissue.

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Same cause, different diseases: COPD vs. lung cancer

Both are primarily caused by smoking, but they damage the lungs in different ways. 

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From normal lung function to COPD

Quit smoking to reduce your risk for COPD.

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