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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
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: Diagnosis and . . . Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects nearly 6% of Americans, although state prevalence varies from 3% to 12% 1 Mortality from COPD has been slowly decreasing in men, and
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
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) - MSD Manuals Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is airflow limitation caused by an inflammatory response to inhaled toxins, often cigarette smoke Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and various occupational exposures are less common causes in patients who do not smoke Symptoms are productive cough and dyspnea that develop over years; common signs include decreased breath sounds, prolonged expiratory