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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease in which the lung is damaged, making it hard to breathe. In COPD, the airways - the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs - are partly obstructed, making it difficult to get air in and out.

Follow the link below to find information relating to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

In an emergency

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Health advice

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