Overview
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is one of the most common lung diseases today. It makes it difficult for the person to breathe. There are two major forms of COPD: Chronic bronchitis, which involves a long-term cough with mucus Emphysema, which involves destruction of the lungs over time.
There are two major forms of COPD:
- Chronic bronchitis, which involves a long-term cough with mucus
- Emphysema, which involves destruction of the lungs over time
Signs and Symptoms
Its major symptoms include:
- Difficulty breathing
- Cough, with or without mucus
- Many respiratory infections
- Wheezing
- Trouble catching one’s breath
Causes
Its major causes are:
- Smoking
- Exposure to certain gases or fumes in the workplace
- Exposure to heavy amounts of secondhand smoke and pollution
- Frequent use of cooking fire without proper ventilation
Other Conditions & Treatments
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchoscopy
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Dust Mite Allergy
- Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath)
- Emphysema
- Fungal Sinusitis
- Lung Nodules
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumonia
- Pneumothorax (Collapsed Lung)
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism (Lung Embolism) Treatment
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Respiratory Acidosis
- Sleep Problems
- Tuberculosis