- COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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
- COPD: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Prevention
“Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” (COPD) is a term for diseases that restrict your breathing Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are forms of COPD Conditions that make it hard to breathe due to irreversible airway damage, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, are called COPD
- COPD - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - American Lung Association
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe The good news is COPD is often preventable and treatable
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
In people with COPD, the lungs can get damaged or clogged with phlegm Symptoms include cough, sometimes with phlegm, difficulty breathing, wheezing and tiredness Smoking and air pollution are the most common causes of COPD People with COPD are at higher risk of other health problems
- COPD | COPD | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems
- COPD: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that makes it hard for you to breathe COPD is a progressive disease, meaning it gradually gets worse over time
- COPD Foundation | Learn More, Take Action and Breathe Better
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes lung conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, and a persistent cough COPD is often linked to lung irritants like smoke and pollution, and is sometimes even genetic
- COPD - What Is COPD? - NHLBI, NIH
COPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis COPD is a major cause of disability and death, but it can often be prevented
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