Lung disease affects a staggering number of Americans. About 10 million adults are diagnosed with chronic bronchitis each year, and about 4.7 million others have ever been diagnosed with emphysema. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema constitute the diseases that make up Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). About 25 million people live with asthma as well. Occupational lung diseases, which include asbestosis and mesothelioma, also affect many Americans. For more info, visit LUNG Institute at https://lnkd.in/eGuRTBEH and/or ECMC at https://lnkd.in/eKEx9gPs
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This first-ever targeted therapy for adults with COPD approved in the EU!
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