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9. Lung Problems

Many medical conditions affect the lungs and cause difficulty breathing. Some of these are chronic, like COPD, emphysema, or pulmonary hypertension, while others are medical emergencies, like a pulmonary embolism, a blockage in the arteries that supply the lungs.

Other conditions that can cause difficulty breathing include lung cancer, tuberculosis, or croup.

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