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Reduced lung function increases the risk for chronic respiratory disease, such as COPD, or more frequent respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, as adults.
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Jill Johnston, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
In July, Swiss drugmaker Roche reported mixed results for its COPD drug astegolimab, which ultimately failed to reduce flare-ups in a phase 3 study.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The cause of death was advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
DiCicco faced personal challenges in his later years, including health issues such as COPD that required hospitalization.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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Jill Johnston, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
In July, Swiss drugmaker Roche reported mixed results for its COPD drug astegolimab, which ultimately failed to reduce flare-ups in a phase 3 study.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The cause of death was advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
DiCicco faced personal challenges in his later years, including health issues such as COPD that required hospitalization.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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“COPD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/COPD. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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