COPD

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Robert and Jerome

COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a
chronic condition in which there is a slow, progressive
obstruction of airflow into or out of the lungs.
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The primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease is cigarette smoking and/or exposure to tobacco
smoke. Other causes include air pollution, infectious
diseases and genetic conditions. The risk factors
of COPD is increased by smoking tobacco, secondhand
smoke, air pollution, alpha-1 antitrypsin
deficiency and a few other conditions.

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AAT deficiency) is an inherited condition that raises

your risk for lung and liver disease. Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is a protein that
protects the lungs.
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There are two main forms of COPD:
Chronic bronchitis, which involves a long-term cough with
mucus.
Emphysema, which involves damage to the lungs over time.

Tiny air sacs at the of the

bronchioles, in which gas Major air passages of
exchange occurs the lungs which diverge
from the windpipe.

Emphysema Bronchitis
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Risk factors for COPD:

- Smoking.
- 2nd 3rd hand Smoke.
- Occupational exposure to dusts, smoke and chemicals.
- Exposure to fumes from burning fuel.
- intravenous drug use.
- Connective tissue disorders.
- Immune deficiency syndrome.
- Genetic.
- Age.
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Symptoms chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:

Cough,

Chest discomfort,

Shortness of breath and

Wheezing.