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Healthy lungs keep us breathing easily, but blocked or inflamed airways cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and other discomforts. These can be triggered by asthma and smoking. Learn more.

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	Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC May. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News)

	Pain a Common Problem for People With COPD May. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News)

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