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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes breathing difficulty and leads to other systemic problems. COPD is the tenth most prevalent disease worldwide. It's estimated that by 2050, COPD will be the fifth leading cause of death in the world.n addition to causing breathing difficulty, COPD results in cough, sputum production, and other symptoms. The disease can affect the whole body and lead to: 1  Weakness in the arms and legs. 2  Balance problems and increased risk of falls.
Other causes of COPD are: 1  Prolonged exposure to air pollution, such as that seen with burning coal or wood and with industrial air pollutants.  Infectious diseases: Infectious diseases that destroy lung tissue in patients with hyperactive airways or asthma also may contribute to causing this COPD.