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Lung Disease Isn’t Glamorous

 

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Lung disease affects millions of Americans, including the famous. Many celebrities have battled lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, in the public eye. Others have fought to raise awareness of the disease. What can we learn from them?

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