Why Is There No Cure For COPD?

Why Is There No Cure For COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has no cure. There are two types of COPD: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Causes of COPD include exposure to air pollutants, respiratory infections and genetic factors but tobacco smoke is the leading cause. Will COPD ever be cured? There’s currently no cure for