New treatments for COPD

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, was the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2020.

The condition limits airflow in and out of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.

Until recently, the primary treatment options were inhalers and oxygen, but now, there’s another alternative.

Watch above for the details.

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