Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Desease
COPD
Is the name given for a group of lung conditions that can cause breathing difficulties.
This includes emphysema-damage to air sacks in the lungs -chronic bronchitis that will cause long term inflammation of the airways .
Most people who suffer are over 40 years old however it has been known in rare cases off people younger .
Causes of COPD smoking is the main cause of COPD and is thought to be responsible for around 9 out of 10 cases. Air pollution Exposure to chemicals Exposure to industrial dust and fumes indoor cooking with poor ventilation The major causes of death were found to be Acute -on-chronic respiratory failure Heart failure Pulmonary infection Pulmonary embolism Cardiac arrhythmia Lung cancer SYMPTOMS Chronic cough lack of energy Decreased ability to exercise Unintended weight loss Frequent respiratory infections Wheezing Shortness of breath Tightness in the chest A cough that wont go away Coughing up blood or mucas Pain or discomfort when breathing out Although there is no cure for this disease avoiding certain things may help Smoking Alcohol Chocolate Fried foods Dairy products
Causes of COPD smoking is the main cause of COPD and is thought to be responsible for around 9 out of 10 cases. Air pollution Exposure to chemicals Exposure to industrial dust and fumes indoor cooking with poor ventilation The major causes of death were found to be Acute -on-chronic respiratory failure Heart failure Pulmonary infection Pulmonary embolism Cardiac arrhythmia Lung cancer SYMPTOMS Chronic cough lack of energy Decreased ability to exercise Unintended weight loss Frequent respiratory infections Wheezing Shortness of breath Tightness in the chest A cough that wont go away Coughing up blood or mucas Pain or discomfort when breathing out Although there is no cure for this disease avoiding certain things may help Smoking Alcohol Chocolate Fried foods Dairy products