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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disorder characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, though many patients have overlapping symptoms. The major risk factor is cigarette smoking, which damages the lungs over many years. As COPD progresses, it becomes harder to breathe due to damage to the airways and lung tissue. This document discusses the anatomy and physiology of healthy lungs compared to COPD lungs.

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maxmay07

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