THE IMPACT OF CLINICAL SIGNS ON SEVERITY OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Keywords:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD),Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease test (CAT), symptoms of COPD.Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause beathing difficulties.
It includes:
-emphysema – damage to the air sacs in the lungs
-chronic bronchitis – long-term inflammation of the airways
COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke.Many people do not realise they have it. The breathing problems tend to get gradually worse over time and can limit your normal activities, although treatment can help keep the condition under control.COPD happens when the lungs become inflamed,damaged and narrowed.The main cause smoking, although the condition can sometimes affect people who have never smoked.Some cases of COPD are caused by long-term exposure to harmful fumes or dust.Others are the result of a rare genetic problem which means the lungs are more vulnerable to damage
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