COPD in Smokers: Prevention and Solutions
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is one of the most common lung diseases. About six percent of the population lives with COPD, and it’s the third leading cause of death in the United States. The primary types of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and most people with COPD have a combination of both conditions. Symptoms The most common symptoms of COPD are cough and shortness of breath, although many people with COPD also experience tightness in the chest and a characteristic barrel shaped chest. There are actually two separate illnesses affiliated with COPD, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Most people with COPD have a combination of both illnesses. Chronic bronchitis is a long lasting cough that produces mucus, while emphysema is a gradual disease that eventually completely destroys the…
