Statins: The ‘serious’ side effect that could signal lung disease – ‘Call a doctor’

“They may be caused by another problem and not the medicine.

“Your doctor may suggest lowering your dose or changing your medicine.”

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of the most common types of lung disease.

It includes emphysema, which is damage to the air sacs in the lungs, and chronic bronchitis – long-term inflammation of the airways.