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By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the commonest lung disorders that is associated with smoking. It is typically characterized by chronic airflow obstruction and difficulty in breathing.y Dr Ananya Mandal, MD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the commonest lung disorders that is associated with smoking. It is typically characterized by chronic airflow obstruction and difficulty in breathing.