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Why you need to know about COPD

Today is World COPD Day, and the Lung Association wants you to learn more about this chronic disease that affects 1.5 million Canadians.

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and is a term that includes both emphysema and chronic bronchitis. People with COPD suffer from symptoms such as shortness of breath, increased mucus and coughing. According to a report released Monday by the Lung Association, 69 percent of Canadians haven't heard of COPD and an estimated 1.6 million Canadians over 40 could have undiagnosed COPD.

Does someone you know have these symptoms? Find out more about COPD from the Lung Association.

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Posted by Kat Tancock on November 19, 2008, 12:09 pm

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I have COPD and am surprised that only 69% know about it. I would have thought the figure was higher as I am constantly being asked "what is COPD?".

Let's have some more articles please.

Posted by penny on 2008-11-20 18:13:51

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