Cigarette smoking is the leading environmental cause of COPD. Most people who have it smoke or used to smoke. 50% of smokers develop COPD during their lifetime.
Still, many smokers never get the disease.
Is COPD genetic?
Are people with COPD more prone to infections?
I’m a 67-year old woman. Can walks help manage my COPD?
Can I prevent myself from getting COPD?
Does COPD get worse with age?
What is pulmonary rehabilitation?
