RESPIRATORY
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
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Question
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COPD is curable
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COPD mainly occurs in young people
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the cause of COPD is 90% smoking
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the cause of COPD is childhood asthma
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Detailed explanation-1: -Smoking is the main cause of COPD and is thought to be responsible for around 9 in every 10 cases. The harmful chemicals in smoke can damage the lining of the lungs and airways.
Detailed explanation-2: -About 75 percent of all COPD cases occur in people with a history of smoking. When a cigarette burns, it creates more than 7, 000 chemicals and many are harmful.
Detailed explanation-3: -COPD is usually caused by cigarette smoking, though long-term exposure to other lung irritants, like secondhand smoke, can also contribute to COPD.
Detailed explanation-4: -Exposure to tobacco smoke. The most significant risk factor for COPD is long-term cigarette smoking. People with asthma. Occupational exposure to dusts and chemicals. Exposure to fumes from burning fuel. Genetics. 15-Apr-2020