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COPD in Seniors: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Although COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, many Americans are not familiar with this acronym. Standing for “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,” COPD is characterized by chronic airflow limitation in the lungs. Most often a combination of two diseases — chronic bronchitis and emphysema — this umbrella term also includes […]