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COPD - Causes

Long-term exposure to lung irritants—smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes, or dusts—that damage the lungs and the airways usually is the cause of COPD. A rare genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency can also cause the disease.

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SourceUrl: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/subscribe/4503
Syndication ID: 16686
Language: English
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Date Syndication Captured: Monday, May 08, 2017 at 01:50 PM
Date Syndication Updated: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 01:23 AM

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