Can long-term or heavy exposure to certain chemicals, fumes, or dust cause COPD?
Can long-term or heavy exposure to certain chemicals, fumes, or dust cause COPD?
Yes, if a person is exposed to a lung irritant for a long time, then it can cause COPD. Therefore, one should take precautions while working is such environments.
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I thought only smokers can get COPD. I have never smoked tobacco but my doctor told me I have Alpha-1 COPD. How is this different from regular COPD? Does this mean my children may get this form of COPD too?
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