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A breath of hope 

People who have difficulty breathing may be suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This is a disease that makes it difficult for air to move into and out of your lungs. It causes the airways of your lungs to be inflamed and become blocked. The airways become irritated and red, and make too much sticky mucus.

Cigarette smoking is the major known risk factor. Many persons have COPD and do not know. The disease progresses slowly. However, lung damage can develop long before you notice any symptoms.

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