COPD

Lungs

There are two main types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD):

Chronic bronchitis, defined as a prolonged cough with mucus.
Emphysema, characterized by the destruction of the lungs over time.

Most people with COPD suffer a combination of these two diseases.

Creation date: 17/09/2015 - Last modification date: 09/10/2015

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