COPD

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COPD and Humidity

Does Humidity Affect COPD?

Weather that’s too humid or not humid enough can make it harder to breathe when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung disease that gets worse over time. Changes in humidity and temperature can trigger a flare-up. Symptoms that may get worse include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and tightness in your chest.

https://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/copd-humidity?

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Young COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is one of the top 10 causes of death in the US — and it’s not just a disease of old age. A new study highlighted by CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen reveals how this chronic lung condition can also pose serious threats to younger adults.