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COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a long-term lung disease that refers to both chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Get information on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments for COPD that can help you manage your illness.

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Study: Spiriva Beats Serevent for COPD Flare-ups
Once-daily Spiriva (tiotropium) may be more effective at reducing risk for exacerbations among people with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than Serevent (salmeterol), a new study shows.

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