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COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a long-term lung disease that refers to both chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Get information on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments for COPD that can help you manage your illness.

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Study: 1 in 4 People Likely to Develop COPD
About one in four adults ages 35 and over can be expected to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), new research suggests.

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