It describes what acne is and how it develops, the causes of acne, and the treatment options for various forms of acne. Information is also provided on caring for the skin. If you have further questions after reading this publication, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.n some people, OTC acne medicines may cause side effects such as skin irritation, burning, or redness, which often get better or go away with continued use of the medicine. If you experience severe or prolonged side effects, you should report them to your doctor.
The US government carries out studies to gather data about the impact of COPD around the country, and reports these statistics: 1  Up to 15 million US adults have a diagnosis of COPD. 2  About 10 million US adults have chronic bronchitis. 3  About 5 million US adults have emphysema.
Around 90% of COPD patients in the US have lung damage caused by smoking. Around 20% of smokers will develop COPD during their lives. People who smoke are about 12 times more likely to die from COPD than people who have never smoked. It is important to know that smoking is not the only cause of COPD: In fact, 15% of people with COPD have never smoked. About 100,000 people in the US have a genetic condition, which they were born with, that can cause emphysema.