Celebrities Affected By Lung Disease
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Lung disease affects millions of Americans, including the famous. Many celebrities have battled lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, in the public eye. Others have fought to raise awareness of the disease. What can we learn from them?
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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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