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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition characterized by constricted airflow and difficulty breathing. It often manifests through chronic coughs, shortness of breath, and constant tiredness.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Information sourced from;


https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-(copd)


https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/chronic-cough#:~:text=Chronic%20cough%20is%20a%20persistent,doesn't%20respond%20to%20treatment.


https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/copd/what-causes-copd


https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/asthma/learn-about-asthma/what-is-asthma


https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/copd/symptoms-causes/syc-20353679


https://college.mayo.edu/academics/explore-health-care-careers/careers-a-z/respiratory-therapist/#:~:text=Respiratory%20therapists%20work%20under%20the,administer%20drugs%20to%20the%20lungs.


https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/smoking-effects-on-your-body#effects-of-smoking-tobacco-on-the-body


https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/alpha-1-antitrypsin-deficiency/


https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bronchodilators/#:~:text=Bronchodilators%20are%20a%20type%20of,by%20inflammation%20of%20the%20airways

Treatments & Coping mechanisms

Bronchodilator
Respiratory Therapy

Risk factors

Smoking & Exposure
Asthma

Causes

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
Birth defects
Childhood respiratory infections
Tobacco smoke & exposure
Indoor house pollutants

Symptoms

Constricted airflow
Difficulty breathing
Chronic coughs

Shortness of breath & Constant tiredness