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World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day 2024: Today, on November 20, citizens across the globe are observWorld Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day. This day serves as an important opportunity to raise awareness about COPD, a progressive lung condition that affects millions of people worldwide. But what exactly is COPD? It is a chronic respiratory disease that makes breathing increasingly difficult. Observing this day aims to educate the public about its symptoms, causes, and management, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for better care.

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What Is The Significance Of World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day?

World COPD Day highlights the links between the disease and factors such as smoking, air pollution, and long-term exposure to irritants, which can lead to breathing difficulties, chronic cough, and a reduced quality of life if left untreated. The Theme for this years World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day 2024 is “Know Your Lung Function."

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What Is The Importance Of World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day? 

This day also underscores the importance of adopting healthy habits, such as quitting smoking, reducing exposure to pollutants, and maintaining an active lifestyle, which can significantly help prevent and manage COPD effectively. By celebrating World COPD Day, you are reminded of the need to take early action and make lifestyle changes that can profoundly improve the lives of those living with COPD.

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World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day 2024 Quotes

Anthony Lee- "Working in a team for this world COPD day mini project trained us to understand the nature of teamwork".

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Miryam Isacs- "I had the opportunity to gain more information on COPD. It helped me increase my confidence in presenting before my peers".

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Abderrahman Belfakih- "The COPD assignment was fun and engaging, it was educational and it proved to us the importance of group work".