COPD: What Happens to Your Lungs

Learn how COPD affects your lungs and makes it hard to breathe.

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Adam Husney MDSteven J. Atlas MD MPH

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06/09/2019

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COPD: What Happens to Your Lungs

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions. Image is used for illustrative purposes only and any person depicted is a model.

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Medical review

Adam Husney MDSteven J. Atlas MD MPH

Last Updated

06/09/2019

Legal

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions. Image is used for illustrative purposes only and any person depicted is a model.