Tobacco smoke is a well-known contributor to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but it is far from the only risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly one in four people living with COPD have never smoked. Exposure to airborne pollutants in homes and workplaces, such as bioaerosols, gases, dusts, and fumes, can also play a significant role in the onset and progression of the disease. – – COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, i…
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