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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterizes a group of diseases that cause airflow obstruction, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In 2008, chronic lower respiratory diseases (primarily COPD) became the third leading cause of death in the United States.

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Epilepsy awareness month

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition that may be caused by many different conditions that affect a person’s brain. Epilepsy cannot be transmitted from person to person. Visit the Epilepsy web site to learn more.

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