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Stop Smoking to Manage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may affect up to 24 million people, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. COPD is characterized by lung damage that makes breathing extremely difficult. Simple tasks like climbing the stairs or even walking can become impossible feats when you cannot breathe. Nonetheless, many people with COPD lead fulfilling lives every day. Through a combination of professional health care and ongoing healthy habits, you can combat your cough. Here are five ways to fight against COPD:Stop smoking The first step in any COPD treatment is to quit smoking, which is the leading cause for COPD, and continuing to do so will only damage your lungs further and make the disease worse. While quitting smoking can feel impossible, you do not have to do it alone. The National Cancer Institute and the American Lung Association  provide important information, comprehensive programs and additional resources to help you start living smoke-free.Identify...

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