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Tags: COPD chronic pulmonary disease

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COPD in a nutshell – 10 questions and answers about COPD

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How do I know if I have COPD?

More than a smoker’s cough, COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious respiratory illness. But how can you tell if you have it? Here are a few things to watch for.