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data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eSmoking and Respiratory Diseases\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25649\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSmoking Cessation\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nDiseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here\u0027s      a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/85,P01331\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,2139\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHow to Quit Smoking, Again\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25649\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSmoking Cessation\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nFollow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,2139\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25650","Name":"Air Pollution","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Pollution/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,3066\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eWhat Are the Health Effects of Air Pollution?\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Pollution/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25650\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eAir Pollution\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA look at some of the major air pollutants and how they can affect you.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,3066\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,2163\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eIndoor Air Can Cause Health Problems\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Pollution/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25650\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eAir Pollution\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nDon\u0027t think you\u0027re safe just because you\u0027re inside. The air in homes and other buildings      can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized      cities.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,2163\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/85,P01318\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eOccupational Lung Diseases\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Pollution/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25650\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eAir Pollution\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nWork-related lung diseases are lung problems that are made worse in certain work environments.      They are caused by long-term exposure to certain irritants that are breathed into      the lungs. These lung diseases may have lasting effects, even after the exposure ends.      Read on for more details.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/85,P01318\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"25651","Name":"Occupational Exposures","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Occupational/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/85,P01318\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eOccupational Lung Diseases\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Occupational/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25651\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOccupational Exposures\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nWork-related lung diseases are lung problems that are made worse in certain work environments.      They are caused by long-term exposure to certain irritants that are breathed into      the lungs. These lung diseases may have lasting effects, even after the exposure ends.      Read on for more details.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/85,P01318\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}}],"Url":"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/85,P01331\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eSmoking and Respiratory Diseases\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25649\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSmoking Cessation\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nDiseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here\u0027s      a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/85,P01331\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,2139\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHow to Quit Smoking, Again\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25649\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSmoking Cessation\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nFollow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,2139\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,3066\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eWhat Are the Health Effects of Air Pollution?\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Pollution/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25650\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eAir Pollution\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA look at some of the major air pollutants and how they can affect you.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,3066\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,2163\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eIndoor Air Can Cause Health Problems\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Pollution/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25650\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eAir Pollution\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nDon\u0027t think you\u0027re safe just because you\u0027re inside. The air in homes and other buildings      can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized      cities.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,2163\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/85,P01318\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eOccupational Lung Diseases\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Pollution/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25650\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eAir Pollution\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Occupational/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25651\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOccupational Exposures\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nWork-related lung diseases are lung problems that are made worse in certain work environments.      They are caused by long-term exposure to certain irritants that are breathed into      the lungs. These lung diseases may have lasting effects, even after the exposure ends.      Read on for more details.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/85,P01318\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}}" /> <input type="hidden" name="Global$MainContent$LeftColumn$MediaResultsMainContent$ctl02$createExplorersForTopLevelChildren" id="createExplorersForTopLevelChildren" value="False" /> <div id="centerExplorerBaseContainer"></div> <noscript> <div class="title">Preventing COPD <a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="title">Smoking Cessation <a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="title">Air Pollution <a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Pollution/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="title">Occupational Exposures <a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Occupational/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="articleListHtml"><div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/85,P01331" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Smoking and Respiratory Diseases<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25649" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Smoking Cessation</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Diseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here's a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit. <a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/85,P01331" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_1.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Wellness Library" alt="Wellness Library" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,2139" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">How to Quit Smoking, Again<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Smoking/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25649" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Smoking Cessation</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Follow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good.<a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,2139" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_1.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Wellness Library" alt="Wellness Library" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,3066" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">What Are the Health Effects of Air Pollution?<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Pollution/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25650" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Air Pollution</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> A look at some of the major air pollutants and how they can affect you.<a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,3066" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_1.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Wellness Library" alt="Wellness Library" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,2163" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Indoor Air Can Cause Health Problems<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Pollution/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25650" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Air Pollution</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Don't think you're safe just because you're inside. The air in homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities. <a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/1,2163" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/85,P01318" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Occupational Lung Diseases<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Pollution/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25650" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Air Pollution</a><span class="subtopicLinkComma">, </span><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Preventing/Occupational/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25651" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Occupational Exposures</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Work-related lung diseases are lung problems that are made worse in certain work environments. They are caused by long-term exposure to certain irritants that are breathed into the lungs. These lung diseases may have lasting effects, even after the exposure ends. 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