Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing‐related problems, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and sometimes asthma
An estimated 7% of adults in Essex County report a diagnosis of COPD. 8% of adults in New York State (900,000 adults) report being told by a health professional that they have COPD.
Learn more on how to prevent COPD - https://www.health.ny.gov/dis.../chronic/copd/fact_sheet.htm
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