Chronic obstructive pulmonary dis…
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Also known as: COPD, chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD)Content medically reviewed byDr. Govind Desai·MD, Respiratory MedicineWhat is Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?CausesCausesThe major causes are:SmokingAir pollutants Smoking Air pollutants Occupational exposure- Intense and prolonged exposure to workplace dusts, chemicals and fumes Asthma Early childhood infections Genetics ( Alpha 1 antitrysin deficiency ) Shortness of breath, which gradually gets worse Shortness of breath during physical activity Frequent coughing, with or without sputum Wheezing Noisy breathing Tightness in the chest Tiredness Frequent infections of the lungs Change in appetite Weight loss Bluish or gray fingernails or lips Trouble catching the breath Inability to speak Confusion Fainting Increased heart beat Swelling in ankles, feet, and legs COPD can be potentially prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, preventing exposure to smoke and improving quality of air. Infection induced COPD can be prevented by preventing the infection using vaccination. Acute exacerbation of COPD: Episodes of flared-up or severe symptoms of breathlessness, requiring immediate medical attention. Heart problems - COPD is known to increase the risk of heart disease. Respiratory infections such as pneumonia - patients of COPD are more susceptible to flu, cold and pneumonia. Lung cancer- People with COPD are at higher risk of developing lung cancer. Depression -Pnemothorax - Bronchiectasis -Osteoporosis
Smoking
Air pollutants
Occupational exposure- Intense and prolonged exposure to workplace dusts, chemicals and fumes
Asthma
Early childhood infections
Genetics ( Alpha 1 antitrysin deficiency )
Shortness of breath, which gradually gets worse
Shortness of breath during physical activity
Frequent coughing, with or without sputum
Wheezing
Noisy breathing
Tightness in the chest
Tiredness
Frequent infections of the lungs
Change in appetite
Weight loss
Bluish or gray fingernails or lips
Trouble catching the breath
Inability to speak
Confusion
Fainting
Increased heart beat
Swelling in ankles, feet, and legs
COPD can be potentially prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, preventing exposure to smoke and improving quality of air.
Infection induced COPD can be prevented by preventing the infection using vaccination.
Acute exacerbation of COPD: Episodes of flared-up or severe symptoms of breathlessness, requiring immediate medical attention.
Heart problems - COPD is known to increase the risk of heart disease.
Respiratory infections such as pneumonia - patients of COPD are more susceptible to flu, cold and pneumonia.
Lung cancer- People with COPD are at higher risk of developing lung cancer.
Depression -Pnemothorax - Bronchiectasis -Osteoporosis
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