+ Flipbook text Slide 1 Myths and Facts about COPD How much do you know about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?  Slide 2 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of chronic lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.  Slide 3 Myth: COPD is a man’s disease. Fact: More women have COPD than men.  Women are diagnosed at younger ages Women who smoke are 50% more likely to develop COPD than men who smoke Slide 4 Myth: Only smokers get COPD. Fact: Healthy

English + Flipbook text Slide 1 Los mitos y la realidad de la EPOC ¿Qué tanto sabes de la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica? Slide 2 El término enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC) se usa para un grupo de enfermedades pulmonares crónicas, incluyendo el enfisema y la bronquitis. Slide 3 Mito: La EPOC es un trastorno de los hombres. Realidad: Las mujeres tienen una mayor incidencia de EPOC que los hombres. Las mujeres reciben diagnósticos a menor edad Las fumadoras tienen Healthy

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+ Infographic text What is c hronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? COPD is a broad term for lung conditions that block airways and cause breathing-related problems.  COPD gets worse over time and can lead to severe lung damage and other serious health issues — even death.  Fact: More women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) are diagnosed with COPD than men. Certain reproductive factors can increase the risk for COPD These can include: Starting your period before age 11 Healthy