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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

What is COPD and what are the symptoms?

There are 1.7 million people living with COPD in the UK (Alamy/PA) -

The arrival of snow signifies that winter has well and truly arrived, but the freezing temperatures that accompany it are often a source of worry for people with lung conditions.

People with respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or severe asthma, can be particularly susceptible to the effects of cold weather, finding themselves shorter of breath and coughing more than usual.

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