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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A progressive respiratory disease involving airflow obstruction, often caused or worsened by long-term exposure to air pollutants.

AP course connection

Topic 8.14: 8.14 Pollution and Human Health

Unit 8

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