Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. It can make you feel like you’re breathing through a straw. What are the risk factors and how can you know if you have it? How can you or a loved one suffering from this pulmonary disease know if you have it? And does early intervention help?
The Body Show: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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