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Is it true that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is curable?
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COPD: Unfortunately this is not true. Chronic obstructive disease is a chronic progressive disease. However, the god news it is treatable and there are many medications that may help to relieve symptoms.
Answered 7/3/2014
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No: It is a chronic progressive disease. Once the damage is done it is not reversible.
Answered 7/4/2014
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