COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing lung condition caused by damage to the lungs The damage results in swelling and irritation, also called inflammation, inside the airways that limit airflow into and out of the lungs This limited airflow is known as obstruction
COPD: Stages, Causes, Treatment, and More - Healthline Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a group of progressive lung diseases An estimated 32 million people in the United States have COPD As many as half are
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation [9] GOLD defines COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (shortness of breath, cough, sputum production or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis, bronchiolitis) or alveoli
Chronic Lung Disease - American Lung Association A chronic lung disease is a type of disease that prevents the lungs and respiratory system from working correctly The main job of the respiratory system is to take in oxygen from the air we breathe and remove extra carbon dioxide Every organ in your body needs oxygen Chronic lung diseases often develop slowly but may get worse over time
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Cleveland Clinic “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” (COPD) is a term for lung and airway diseases that restrict your breathing People with COPD have airway inflammation and scarring, damage to the air sacs in their lungs or both Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are both forms of COPD Treatments can manage symptoms and reduce exacerbations