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But inhaling enough can turn the act of breathing into an existential hazard, prompting or worsening asthma, COPD, respiratory infections, and permanent lung damage.
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
The American Lung Association said certain medical conditions can also put people at higher risk for developing pneumonia, such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Louis died on March 29, 2024, due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Daughter Bright Hauser told The Hollywood Reporter that the death occurred at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 15, following his years-long struggle with COPD, which had required an oxygen tank.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
The American Lung Association said certain medical conditions can also put people at higher risk for developing pneumonia, such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Louis died on March 29, 2024, due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Daughter Bright Hauser told The Hollywood Reporter that the death occurred at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 15, following his years-long struggle with COPD, which had required an oxygen tank.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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“COPD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/COPD. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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