Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Nalamaree Team
- 18 November 2024
Overview
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It's a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. The primary symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing, and sputum production. COPD is often caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most commonly from cigarette smoke.
Causes
Here are some common reasons and causes of COPD:
Symptoms
Symptoms of an exacerbation in COPD may include:
Treatment: Modern Medicine
Treatment: Traditional Medicine
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