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Smoking before age 15 significantly increases risk of chronic lung disease
A study reveals childhood smoking significantly increases COPD risk in adulthood, highlighting the need for targeted ...
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Signs to watch out for
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive lung damage and airway obstruction. Also called chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), it is the third leading cause of ...
Commonly prescribed medications can increase fall risk and related injuries in people with COPD
People with COPD experience more falls and related injuries requiring medical care when using common fall-risk increasing ...