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: Monday, November 04, 2024 at 01:28 AM
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