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Every year, smoking kills more people globally than Aids and tuberculosis combined. We take a look at the risks of this destructive habit.
If I have COPD, why should I stop smoking?
COPD will progress more rapidly unless you do stop smoking. Quitting will increase your lung function and could prevent your having to use supplemental oxygen within months.
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