Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a serious condition that affects the lungs, making it hard to breathe. It develops slowly over time and is often caused by damage to the airways and ...
COPD is caused primarily by long-term exposure to irritants that damage the lungs. Smoking remains the main cause, although non-smokers exposed to air pollution, or fuel fumes are also at risk.
Many people with COPD have both. Emphysema slowly destroys air sacs in your lungs, interfering with blood flow. Bronchitis causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, which allows ...
November is National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. It’s time to raise awareness about lung disease within our communities. By understanding the causes, reducing our risk ...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a progressive disease of the lungs that affects approximately 24 million people in the United States and is now the third leading cause of death in ...