Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the collective term for some lung diseases that make breathing difficult. COPD is the overall term used to describe a variety of illnesses, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic ... [... more]
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Coping with smoker's lung (chronic bronchitis)
Smoker's lung is a chronic inflammation of the lungs. It is also known as chronic bronchitis, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It causes the respiratory passages to be swollen and irritated, increases mucus production ... [... more]
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
National Health Service (NHS); Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;Stopping smoking Information on Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful ... [... more]
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