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What causes copd?
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Smoking: The vast majority of cases of COPD are caused by smoking. In some cases, long standing asthma an turn into copd.
Answered 7/8/2014
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Smoking & pollutants: Smoking and inhaling pollutants are common causes of copd. There are genetically linked conditions that can also cause COPD in people who do not smoke or work in a high pollutant environment. Medically it is an inflammatory condition that produces large amounts of mucus and causes the lungs to lose their elasticity.
Answered 4/5/2021
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