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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. and is increasingly common. There's no cure for COPD but while it can cause disability and early death, the good news is that it's often preventable and treatable. Patients with COPD often have shortness of breath because the flow of air into and out ...