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 genetics can play a role in the development of COPD, it is not a feature of the disease itself. The other options are all common features of COPD.

Which One of the Following Is NOT a Feature of Chronic