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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 - Wikipedia
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation [9] GOLD defines COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (shortness of breath, cough, sputum production or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis, bronchiolitis) or alveoli
- 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
- What Types of Lung Disease Are There? - Healthline
Learn the common types of chronic lung disease, their causes, risk factors, what to do to avoid them, and when you need to talk with a doctor
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - CDC
COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The term chronic, in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, means that it lasts for a long time Symptoms of COPD sometimes improve when a person stops smoking, takes medication regularly, and or attends pulmonary rehabilitation
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