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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
Can chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) be prevented?
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Yes. Most COPD is caused by exposure to cigarette smoke. Avoiding this exposure is your best protection. If you smoke, quit. There are benefits to quitting smoking at any age. And if you don’t smoke, avoid exposure to other people’s second hand smoke.
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