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For the Health of It: Understanding COPD

Hima Dalal explains COPD complications and treatments to Tyler Ryan

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflows.   According to Vital Energy founder Hima Dalal, COPD can be caused by many factors including smoking, heart disease, lung cancer, exposure to toxic gas, and asthma.  Symptoms can include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus, and wheezing. COPD is an obstructive and progressive airway disease…