What is COPD?

COPD is a group of chronic, long-term conditions that cause the airways to become blocked. When that happens, it causes breathing problems like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, trouble taking a deep breath, and excess mucus or phlegm.

Making a few changes to your daily routines can help you breathe easier with this chronic respiratory condition.

Both conditions have similar symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath.

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.

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