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Cough...Wheeze...Hack... Does this sound like someone you know?

Are your lungs trying to tell you something?

Shortness of breath?
Chronic cough?
Trouble with simple daily tasks like climbing stairs, groceryshopping, or laundry?
Over age 40 and currently smoke or used to smoke?
Ever worked or lived aroundchemicals, dust or fumes?
Have certain genetic conditions?

It could be COPD.

See your doctor or health care provider about this serious lung disease and soon you could be breathing better and living more.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, visit COPD.nhlbi.nih.gov

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