Soda, Sugar, and Your Lungs — The Hidden Connection to COPD

Most people know that smoking wrecks your lungs — but what if the real danger is hiding in your fridge? Recent studies now reveal that drinking just two sodas a day nearly doubles your risk of COPD — even if you’ve never touched a cigarette. And when combined with smoking, that risk skyrockets more than six‑fold. Dr. Brockman unpacks how high‑fructose corn syrup ignites systemic inflammation, damages your air sacs, and literally "stick‑glues" your lungs from the inside out. Dr. Brockman doesn’t just sound the alarm — he gives you the antidote. Discover his three rapid‑action steps to detox the habit: cutting liquid candy; mastering a simple rib‑expansion drill, and supporting lung detoxification with NAC and vitamin D.Dr. Adam Brockman answers caller questions