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Avoid smoking to prevent COPD

By Kathryn on 1/22/2017 3:56 PM

COPD

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Nayer El-Ashram, a pulmonologist with Live Oak Health Partners, takes a closer look at COPD in today’s CTMC Health Tip.

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