Margaret Chen is a 73-year-old widow and mother of 3 adult children. She visits her physician due to decreased appetite, lethargy, weight loss, and a productive cough for the past 2 weeks. Her past medical history includes osteoporosis, sinusitis, respiratory infections, and smoking. Margaret is diagnosed with COPD. What is the primary cause?

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Margaret's smoking history is the primary cause of her COPD. Smoking is a major risk factor for this disease.

Margaret Chen Is a 73-Year-Old Widow and Mother of 3