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Mark Twain may have said it best: "Quitting smoking is easy. I've done it a thousand times." And while you might relate well to that quote, there is still hope. Millions of people alive today have quit smoking, and you can join them. Here are nine tips to get you thinking about what might help you kick the habit for good.
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Answer: True. COPD is a progressive disease, which means it gets worse over time. Smoking is the most common cause of COPD. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the two main conditions of COPD in the United States. In fact, most people who have COPD have both conditions.
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