Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes breathing difficulting due to obstructed airflow from the lungs.

The two most common conditions that contribute to COPD are

Chronic bronchitis

Emphysema

Symptoms-

Chest tightness

Cough, with or without mucus

Cyanosis

Frequent respiratory infections

Lack of energy

Need to clear the throat more often due to excess mucus in the lungs

Shortness of breath

Swelling in ankles, feet, or legs

Unintended weight loss

Wheezing

Causes-

Asthma

Exposure to fumes from burning fuel, dust, and chemicals

Genetic disorder

Smoking

Specialist to Visit -
Pulmonologist

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
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https://www.medicinenet.com
https://www.copdfoundation.org
https://www.nhs.uk
https://medlineplus.gov
https://www.lung.org
https://www.blf.org.uk
https://www.verywellhealth.com