Grace Anne Dorney Koppel, wife of former ABC News anchor Ted Koppel, is raising awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Diagnosed in 2001 with severe COPD and given a prognosis of three to five years to live, she has since outlived that prediction and is advocating for greater understanding of the disease, particularly that it is not solely linked to smoking. Koppel emphasizes the progressive and life-altering nature of COPD, sharing her personal journey from initial misdiagnosis to seeking specialized care and pulmonary rehabilitation. AI
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