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SMOKE-free is for members who want to learn how to stop smoking. Please remember the program does not take the place of your doctor. Talk with him or her before starting any health program.
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD?
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary (PULL-mun-ary) disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe.
"Progressive" means the disease gets worse over time.
COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus (a slimy substance), wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms.
Click to take a quiz to see if you may have undiagnosed COPD caused by your smoking
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