COPD finally got my aunt last December. She also had been a heavy smoker. Apparently, it is progressive in nature and when you get up in years it is not good. Art, a radio aficionado from way back, knows how to create visuals with his words. With his great radio voice, skill in interviewing and true interest in the mysterious, unexplained, and weirdness in the world around us he creates late night radio theater at its best.
I believe this is the same condition that took Leonard Nimoys life not long ago. Nimoy, of course being Dr. Spock from Star Trek.