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Chronic Lung Disease - American Lung Association A chronic lung disease is a type of disease that prevents the lungs and respiratory system from working correctly The main job of the respiratory system is to take in oxygen from the air we breathe and remove extra carbon dioxide Every organ in your body needs oxygen Chronic lung diseases often develop slowly but may get worse over time
COPD: Stages, Causes, Treatment, and More - Healthline Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a group of progressive lung diseases An estimated 32 million people in the United States have COPD As many as half are
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems It is sometimes called emphysema or chronic bronchitis In people with COPD, the lungs can get damaged or clogged with phlegm Symptoms include cough, sometimes with phlegm, difficulty breathing, wheezing and tiredness
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Search
Chronic respiratory diseases - World Health Organization (WHO) Some of the most common are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, occupational lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension In addition to tobacco smoke, other risk factors include air pollution, occupational chemicals and dusts, and frequent lower respiratory infections during childhood
What Are 14 Serious Lung Diseases? 7 Signs Symptoms Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) A broad phrase that refers to several chronic conditions that cause inflammation and obstructed airflow through the lungs It damages the airways, but it can take years to develop
About COPD | COPD | CDC Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) prevents airflow to the lungs, causing breathing problems It is a leading cause of death in the United States Smoking is the main cause of COPD, but nonsmokers can get it Talk with your doctor if you have COPD symptoms or previously smoked
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Cleveland Clinic “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 - StatPearls - NCBI . . . Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and treatable disease characterized by progressive airflow limitation and tissue destruction It is associated with structural lung changes due to chronic inflammation from prolonged exposure to noxious particles or gases most commonly cigarette smoke Chronic inflammation causes airway narrowing and decreased lung recoil The disease
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