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What is COPD and can it be cured?

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11y ago
Updated: 9/17/2019

COPD is Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It damages the longs and gradually makes breathing harder. It is mostly from cigarette smoking. It can be treated if you stay away from cigarettes and second hand smoke.

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