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stevefsh
06/22/08
stevefsh
Category:COPD causes

Why is there still the myth that all COPD patients have smoked??

I am a 58 year old man that never smoked a day in my life! I was diagnosed with COPD due to second hand smoke in the home (spouse) and from 30 years of exposure to toxic chemicals and auto / diesel exhaust fumes from my carrer as an auto / truck mechanic. Why isn't there more printed information...

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