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Coughs at this time of the year aren't completely out of the blue, with flu, Covid and even RSV hanging about.

While all these coughs tend to disappear after they've wreaked havoc on the lovely festive season for you and your family, if you are experiencing one specific type of cough, it is important you seek help.

Coughs which are particularly phlegmy are sometimes dismissed as a "smoker's cough," but they could actually be a sign of COPD - which stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The NHS defines COPD as the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties.

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It usually affects those who are middle-aged or older and smoke. There are a number of sym

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