Definition of COPD, Emphysema, and Chronic Bronchitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that affects airflow in the lungs, often characterized by emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Smoking is a primary cause, and symptoms typically appear after age 40. Discover the signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment options for COPD.
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Outline Definition of COPD Emphysema and chronic bronchitis Causes and risk factors of COPD Signs & symptoms Prevention & treatment Reference
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow of the lungs characterised by: Not fully reversible - -Not change markedly over several months
Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions that contribute to COPD.
Emphysema: damages the inner walls of the lungs' air sacs (alveoli), causing them to be rupture. This creates one larger air space instead of many small ones and reduces the surface area available for gas exchange
Bronchitis :is an inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored.
Causes The main cause of COPD in developed countries is long-term tobacco smoking.
Risk factors Exposure to tobacco smoke Exposure to dusts and chemicals Exposure to fumes from burning fuel People with asthma who smoke Age, COPD develops slowly over years, so most people are at least 40 years old when symptoms begin Genetics, The uncommon genetic disorder alpha-1- antitrypsin deficiency is the cause of some cases of COPD
Prevention The majority of cases are directly related to cigarette smoking, and the best way to prevent COPD is to never smoke or to stop smoking now it's critical to find a tobacco cessation program that can help you quit for good. It's your best preventing damage to your lungs. chance for
Exposure to chemical fumes and dust is another risk factor for COPD. If you work with this type of lung irritant, talk to your supervisor about the best ways to protect yourself, such as using respiratory equipment. protective
Reference Vogelmeier, CF; Criner, GJ; Martinez, FJ; et al (April 2017). "Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (Carlton, 601.doi:10.1111/resp.13012 Vic.). 22 (3): 575
