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I currently was diagnosed with copd i stopped smoking it's been about 3 months i take the medication that i am required to but i still have some flare-ups does this cause the inside of the rib cage and lungs to itch?
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Itching is not a symptom of COPD exacerbation.
Answered 6/6/2022
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