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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Publication Year: 2007
Type: Federal resource, Online publication
Language: English
Website: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/update/copd_awareness.htm

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a serious lung disease that, over time, makes it hard to breathe. It is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States and causes serious, long-term disability. The number of people with COPD is increasing. More than 12 million people are currently diagnosed with COPD and an additional 12 million likely have the disease and don't even know it.

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Source

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center, NHLBI, NIH, HHS
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda MD 20824-0105

Phone: (240) 629-3255 TTY
Toll-free Phone: (800) 575-9355 (Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Information)

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