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Understanding COPD
COPD affects a person’s lungs, making it more difficult to breathe. This leaves them feeling tired, and can even affect the rest of the body’s systems as the condition progresses. 8, 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term that involves two conditions called chronic bronchitis (bron-ki-tis) and emphysema. A person could have only one or both of these conditions at the same time. 8
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Classifying COPD
To determine how to treat COPD, your doctor will first need to verify which type of COPD you have, and then determine how severe the condition is.
COPD complications
When you have COPD, the flow of air through the lungs is reduced, leaving your body deprived of oxygen.