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What is prognosis for copd ? frequent chest inf and breathlessness occurring . can this be cured ?
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Depends,: The prognostic point scale for COPD is found here: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/297664-overview#aw2aab6b2b6aa.
Answered 4/24/2015
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