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Chronic Disease & Injury
Lower Respiratory
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (CLRD) affects the lungs and airways. These diseases include asthma, bronchiectasis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. As a group, CLRD are a major cause of disability and are the third leading cause of death in the United States
Resources
The Facts about:
- Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease Surpasses Stroke As Third Leading Cause of Death
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Symptoms:
Risk Factors:
Prevention of Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease:
- Tobacco Free Arizona
- Ashline
- Guide to COPD Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention
- Global Strategy for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD