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In 2002, chronic obstructive lung disease was responsible for 120,000 deaths. COLD costs in the U.S. in 2004 reached $37.2 billion. It is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., and its death rates are increasing. Some evidence suggests that these death rates may be higher than current estimates, because COLD patients are at greater risk for life-threatening conditions, notably heart attack and pulmonary embolism.
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Expert & Community Posts
Pulmonary Hypertension - What You Need to Know
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Osteoporosis Drug Side Effects: What Every Patient Should Know
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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Highlights
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...Institute. Morbidity and Mortality Chartbook. 2004.Tillie-Leblond I, Marquette CH, Perez T, et al. Pulmonary embolism in patients with unexplained exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary... Read more »Images
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