The Breath of Life - COPD
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Today we're diving into a condition that affects more than 15 million Americans and remains one of the most underdiagnosed chronic diseases: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Once labeled a "smoker's disease," COPD is now understood as a complex inflammatory condition, and according to the WHO and ALA, it's the 4th leading cause of death worldwide and 6th in the U.S.
The new GOLD 2026 guidelines shift the conversation toward disease activity, emphasizing inflammation, early detection, and strategies to move patients into a low‑disease‑activity state. Because at…
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