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These hormonal fluctuations even make women more likely to develop a variety of lung conditions including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and adult onset asthma.—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026 Commonly used medications for infertility, COPD, asthma, dermatitis, hot flashes and osteoporosis are also included.—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026 Respiratory Conditions Chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affect your lungs and airways, causing symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Feb. 2026 His publicist added that Negron had been diagnosed with heart failure and also struggled with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for COPD