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The proceeds help the American Lung Association serve nearly 3.3 million Floridians living with lung disease, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
Chronic lung conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary fibrosis can cause chronic shortness of breath,1 which may be especially noticeable when exercising or walking.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Although the risk of developing COPD while smoking traditional cigarettes is higher than vaping-only, researchers found a significant association between e-cigarettes and COPD.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Natural Disasters Natural disasters, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change, can exacerbate COPD symptoms and cause long-term respiratory damage that could develop into COPD.
—Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
Chronic lung conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary fibrosis can cause chronic shortness of breath,1 which may be especially noticeable when exercising or walking.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Although the risk of developing COPD while smoking traditional cigarettes is higher than vaping-only, researchers found a significant association between e-cigarettes and COPD.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Natural Disasters Natural disasters, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change, can exacerbate COPD symptoms and cause long-term respiratory damage that could develop into COPD.
—Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
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“COPD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/COPD. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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