Respirology, Lung & Chest Physicians

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease it causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Symptoms includes breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke.

 Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions that contribute to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Most instances of pulmonary diseases can be prevented by lessening presentation to hazard factors this incorporates diminishing rates of smoking and enhancing indoor and open air quality. While treatment can moderate declining, no cure is known.

• Pathophysiology of COPD
• Complications, Prevention & Management of COPD
• Risk factors of COPD
• Prognosis & Diagnosis of COPD
• Treatment & Medications for COPD
• Diet recommendations COPD patients
• Relationship between COPD & Lung Cancer
• Symptoms of environmental lung disease
• Signs, Symptoms for Respiratory Tract Infections