A COPD screening is more important now than ever

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that cause breathing problems, like emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. In the United States, tobacco smoke is a key factor in the development and progression of COPD. Having COPD significantly increases your risk of severe illness from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).  Continue reading article here…

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