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. 2016 Jul 7;11(4):296-302.
doi: 10.1177/1559827616656593. eCollection 2017 Jul-Aug.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Sean O'Reilly  1
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Sean O'Reilly. Am J Lifestyle Med. .

Abstract

COPD is a common, preventable, and treatable disease characterized by persistent airflow obstruction associated with enhanced inflammation in the airways and the lung in response to noxious particles or gases. Clinical history and pulmonary function testing are necessary for accurate diagnosis. While exposure to tobacco smoke remains a common cause, other etiologies and underlying genetic predisposition play significant roles. Treatment options are numerous and should be individualized based on symptoms and exacerbation frequency.

Keywords: COPD; FEV1; GOLD; exacerbation.

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Declaration of Conflicting Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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