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COPD IN LONG-TERM CARE (SPONSORED)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, preventable, and treatable disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms, including dyspnea, cough, and sputum production, as well as airflow limitation. The chronic airflow limitation characteristic of COPD is caused by airway and/or alveolar abnormalities, which are usually due to exposure to noxious particles or gases.