Is it still possible to get COPD or emphysema years after I quit smoking?

It is certainly possible to get COPD or emphysema years after you quit smoking, as smoking can cause chronic inflammation that builds up over time. Pulmonologist Brian Gelbman, MD, explains how COPD develops and the symptoms.

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E-cigarettes have been linked to lung injury and other health issues. Here’s what we know about the risks involved.

Is this the reason you're wheezing?

Existing health conditions and other factors can put a person at a greater risk for this serious bacterial infection.

Asthma doesn't always develop in childhood. Find out about adult asthma symptoms.