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What are chronic respiratory diseases?

Posted on May 4, 2018 by mpgarcia

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) (in English), chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) (in English) are “diseases of the airways and other structures of the lung.” The most common CRDs include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (in English), asthma (in … Continue reading →

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What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Posted on November 21, 2017 by mpgarcia

November is National COPD Awareness Month! According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a “progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe.” Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and … Continue reading →

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