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National Institute of Health states on a web page that it's typically caused by being exposed long-term to lung damaging irritants- most commonly from cigarettes. Second-hand smoke, fumes from chemicals & dust, etc. can also be factors when inhaled. There are rare cases when a certain genetic problem can lead to it.
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