<ul><li>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the CDC.</li><li>COPD comprises several conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and can be caused by genetics and irritants like smoke or pollution.</li><li>Awareness of COPD symptoms and disease management remains poor, with approximately half of the affected population unaware they have the disease.</li><li>The number of deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases, including COPD, increased by 3.5% in 2022.</li></ul>

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Ranks as the Sixth Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.

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