Illustration of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,a common lung disease where breathing is difficult. There are two main forms of COPD: Chronic bronchitis,whose symptoms include a long-term cough with mucus) (inset bottom) and emphysema (the gradual breakdown of the lungs) (inset top). Most people with COPD have a combination of both forms. COPD is caused by noxious particles or gas,most commonly from tobacco smoking,which triggers an abnormal inflammatory response in the lung | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Schroeder, Monica |
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