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FAQs
The actor Leonard Nimoy, much beloved for his role as Mr. Spock on “Star Trek,” passed away from end-stage COPD. A long-time smoker, Nimoy kicked the habit 30 years prior to his diagnosis. COPD isn't an old-age disease.
The exact length of time you can live with COPD depends on your age, health, and symptoms. Especially if your COPD is diagnosed early, if you have mild stage COPD, and your disease is well managed and controlled, you may be able to live for 10 or even 20 years after diagnosis.
COPD doesn't have to define you, and Russell Winwood is living proof. Known as the COPD athlete, Russell demonstrates that people with COPD can control their lung health, continue to live active lives, and achieve their goals.
About 75 percent of all COPD cases occur in people with a history of smoking.
It's possible for mild COPD to stay mild, and not progress to more moderate or severe levels, but this is largely dependent on several factors, including whether or not you continue to smoke, environmental exposures to triggers, and possibly genetics, says Dr.
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