DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 48-year-old man who was recently told that I have COPD. I was a heavy beer drinker and cigarette smoker for much of my life. I have quit both, but I have a beer belly and I get short of breath easily. Will you tell me more about COPD and how I can get rid of my beer belly? -- P.T.

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