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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Respiratory Disease

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that makes it progressively harder to breathe. It occurs when the airways and lung tissue become damaged, leading to reduced airflow and reduced efficiency of oxygen exchange in the lungs.

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chronic, respiratory 1
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1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Wikipedia)
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that makes it progressively harder to breathe.
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