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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 - 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
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) - 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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - COPD Foundation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term used to describe chronic lung diseases including emphysema, and chronic bronchitis This disease is characterized by breathlessness COPD is (currently) an incurable disease, but with the right diagnosis and treatment, there are many things you can do to breathe better and enjoy life and live for many years