Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Definition
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases. It makes it difficult to breathe. There are two main forms of COPD:
Chronic bronchitis, defined by a long-term cough with mucus
Emphysema, defined by destruction of the lungs over time
Most people with COPD have a combination of both conditions.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases. It makes it difficult to breathe. There are two main forms of COPD:
Chronic bronchitis, defined by a long-term cough with mucus
Emphysema, defined by destruction of the lungs over time
Most people with COPD have a combination of both conditions.
http://health.yahoo.net/adamcontent/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease
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