Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems It is sometimes called emphysema or chronic bronchitis In people with COPD, the lungs can get damaged or clogged with phlegm Symptoms include cough, sometimes with phlegm, difficulty breathing, wheezing and tiredness
Chronic respiratory diseases - World Health Organization (WHO) The two most common chronic respiratory diseases are asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) These both affect the airways in the lungs Asthma is characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing due to airway narrowing, which vary in severity and frequency from person to person
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Viet Nam Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a progressive life-threatening lung disease that causes breathlessness and predisposes to exacerbations and serious illness Daily activities, such as walking up short stairs or carrying a suitcase, and even daily routine activities can become very difficult as the condition gradually worsens
COPD - What Is COPD? - NHLBI, NIH COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition caused by damage to the airways or other parts of the lung This damage leads to inflammation and other problems that block airflow and make it hard to breathe
Smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease A new brief reveals that smoking remains one of the leading causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common lung disease that causes breathing problem and claiming the lives of over 3 million people every year There is an estimated 392 million people living with COPD and three quarters of them live in low- and middle-income countries
A Quick Guide on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - NHLBI, NIH COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe Other names for COPD include chronic bronchitis or emphysema COPD, a leading cause of death, affects millions of Americans and causes long-term disability Most often, COPD occurs in people age 40 and over who…
Chronic respiratory diseases (asthma, COPD) - World Health Organization . . . Some of the most common are asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), occupational lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension In addition to tobacco smoke, other risk factors include air pollution, occupational chemicals and dusts, and frequent lower respiratory infections during childhood Chronic respiratory diseases are not curable
Noncommunicable Diseases, Rehabilitation and Disability The programme focuses on the 2 most common chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs): asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Approximately half a billion people live with asthma and COPD and together these 2 conditions cause almost 4 million deaths every year
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) <p dir="ltr">Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are diseases of the airways and other structures of the lung Some of the most common are asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), occupational lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension In addition to tobacco smoke, other risk factors include air pollution, occupational chemicals and dusts, and frequent lower respiratory infections
November is National COPD Awareness Month | NHLBI, NIH Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe It’s most common in older adults, but you can take action to look after your lung health at any age