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Patient Education Resources

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE CB85-1233

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disorder. COPD can be chronic (ongoing) bronchitis, emphysema, or a combination of both. This pamphlet identifies persons at risk for COPD, the signs and symptoms to watch for, and how it is diagnosed and managed.

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