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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

COPD Causes – Risk Factors

  • Socioeconomic Status
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  • Exposure to Smoke and Pollutants
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Asthma & COPD

Of these potential differential diagnoses, asthma is the most difficult to determine. As we have learned, COPD and asthma are 2 distinct clinical conditions, yet there are significant overlaps in signs and symptoms between the 2 diseases.

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