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With the earlier definition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), patients ... and mucus plugging of the airways. Inflammation causes fibrosis in the airways and loss of tissue adjacent ...

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Let’s explore the common causes of COPD and the science behind this serious disease. The biggest cause of COPD is smoking. Cigarette smoke damages the lungs over time, causing inflammation and ...

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1 Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care ... an inflammatory process and mucus plugging of the airways. Inflammation causes fibrosis in the airways and loss of tissue adjacent to it.

Such episodes can be life-threatening, often triggered by lung infections or other unknown causes. Several factors can increase the risk of pulmonary fibrosis: Smoking: Current and former smokers, ...