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Is C OPD Inheritable

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January 11
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I believe it’s yes. My father had COPD and I have another lung disease. We both had asthma, which is a strong link.

January 12
A MyCOPDTeam Member

COPD isn't something you can inherit, but if you smoke, you can certainly develop it, whether or not your parents smoked. You can get it as a result of second hand smoke, too.

January 11

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