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    what is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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    I have been diagnosed with this myself. COPD, as I understand it, is a general term used to describe several conditions such as, emphysema, bronchitis, or asthma, or any combination of them, that impedes an individuals ability to breath.


    I am not one with any medical background, so that is a very basic explanation of it, as I understand it.

    Anyone who smokes has COPD.(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)



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