Which of the following conditions or diseases is NOT considered to be a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that cause airflow obstruction and difficulty breathing. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are two main types of COPD. Asthma can also cause airflow obstruction but it is not considered a type of COPD. Kyphoscoliosis, a curvature of the spine, can cause breathing difficulties but it is not a respiratory disease and not considered a type of COPD.

Which of the Following Conditions or Diseases Is NOT Considered