COPD, known as Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common lung disease which makes Smoking is the main cause of COPD. The more a person smokes, the more likely that person will develop COPD. There are also environmental factors that could cause COPD. Dr. Edward Charbek discusses the causes symptoms and treatment for COPD. More information online at www.slucare.edu

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