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What's copd respiratory disease?
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Progressive disease: COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive disease mots linked in western countries to tobacco smoking. It starts as a chronic cough and may progress to emphysema. If you suspect this, get checked and quit smoking if you do.
Answered 6/10/2014
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COPD: COPD stands foe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease As the name says it is chronic disease of the airway which includesEmphysema and Chronic Bronchitis Most cases are caused by smoking and few others by pollution and occupational exposure COPD is not reversible and there is no cure for it. Progession of this condition can be minimised by smoking cessation and prevent the harmful exposure.
Answered 5/28/2019
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