Discussion: I am 45, a COPD, smoking patient years old, and I eat a cheeseburger almost daily, with salad, no fries, and diet Coke. I feel well and do not understand the criticism.

Your diet is not varied and is not considered healthy. You are putting a lot of strain on your liver and kidneys. The metabolic load increases dramatically towards the age of 50. COPD affects the respiratory system, entire metabolism, and immune system.