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- Chronic Lung Disease - American Lung Association
Treatment for a chronic lung disease depends on the type of lung disease you are diagnosed with Treatment options may include medications, supplemental oxygen, pulmonary rehabilitation, and surgery
- COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing lung condition caused by damage to the lungs The damage results in swelling and irritation, also called inflammation, inside the airways that limit airflow into and out of the lungs This limited airflow is known as obstruction Symptoms include trouble breathing, a daily cough that brings up mucus and a tight, whistling
- Types of Lung Diseases Their Causes - WebMD
A common health problem, lung diseases range from mild to severe WebMD breaks down the information and describes the types and causes of some common lung diseases
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - CDC
COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems
- What Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” (COPD) is a term for lung and airway diseases that restrict your breathing People with COPD have airway inflammation and scarring, damage to the air sacs in their lungs or both Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are both forms of COPD Treatments can manage symptoms and reduce exacerbations
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Johns Hopkins Medicine
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? COPD is a term that refers to a group of lung diseases that can interfere with normal breathing According to the American Lung Association, more than 13 million Americans suffer from COPD It is the third leading cause of death in the U S The
- COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | MedlinePlus
Most people with COPD have both emphysema and chronic bronchitis, but how severe each type is can be different from person to person What causes COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? The cause of COPD is usually long-term exposure to irritants that damage your lungs and airways In the United States, cigarette smoke is the main cause
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
WHO fact sheet on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) provides key facts and information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, risk factors and WHO response
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