Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

cop4dChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is suspected in patients with a history of smoking, occupational and environmental risk factors, or a personal or family historyWhat causes COPD? Damage to your lungs from smoking is the most common cause of COPD. Other causes include: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (alpha-1), a genetic