Which one of the following is NOT a feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
A) most patients have a genetic predisposition to COPD
B) dyspnea becomes progressively more severe
C) frequent pulmonary infections are common
D) most COPD victims are hypoxic
E) most patients have a history of smoking

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While smoking is a major risk factor for COPD, not all patients have a genetic predisposition to the disease. The other choices are all common features of COPD.

Which One of the Following Is NOT a Feature of Chronic