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Smoking is the leading risk factor for both lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Dec. 2025
Lung Disease People with asthma, COPD, or lung disease may find that cold air triggers breathing problems, says Uren.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Multiple studies also show a greater risk of respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) following menopause, particularly premature menopause.
—Sashikala Vp, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Chronic breathlessness is a common feature of the lung conditions chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD), the latter being the umbrella term for conditions that lead to lung inflammation and scarring.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Dec. 2025
Lung Disease People with asthma, COPD, or lung disease may find that cold air triggers breathing problems, says Uren.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Multiple studies also show a greater risk of respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) following menopause, particularly premature menopause.
—Sashikala Vp, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Chronic breathlessness is a common feature of the lung conditions chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD), the latter being the umbrella term for conditions that lead to lung inflammation and scarring.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
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“COPD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/COPD. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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