COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes airflow blockage.
Symptoms
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness
- Chronic cough
- Frequent respiratory infections
Causes
- Smoking
- Long-term exposure to lung irritants
- Genetic factors
- Age
- Air pollution
Treatments
- Bronchodilators
- Inhaled steroids
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Oxygen therapy
- Lifestyle changes
Prevention
- Quit smoking
- Avoid lung irritants
- Regular exercise
- Vaccinations
- Healthy diet