COPD affects millions globally and is a leading cause of death. The disease makes breathing difficult and is primarily caused by smoking and air pollu

The prevalence of COPD is especially high in low-resource settings, where exposure to risk factors like tobacco smoke and pollution often goes unchecked.

In fact, I was so sick at the time, I had to stop, and I notice how my health has improved since then.” COPD – a term that combines two chronic lung diseases, bronchitis and emphysema – is the most common respiratory disease in Ireland and the fourth leading cause of death here after heart disease,