Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to lung diseases that block airflow and make breathing increasingly difficult. The two main conditions are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Long-term exposure to irritants like tobacco smoke, dust, chemicals, and air pollution typically causes COPD by triggering chronic inflammation in the lungs. While there is no cure for COPD, treatments can help manage symptoms and slow disease progression through medications, oxygen therapy, lung transplants, or managing exacerbations.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to lung diseases that block airflow and make breathing increasingly difficult. The two main conditions are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Long-term exposure to irritants like tobacco smoke, dust, chemicals, and air pollution typically causes COPD by triggering chronic inflammation in the lungs. While there is no cure for COPD, treatments can help manage symptoms and slow disease progression through medications, oxygen therapy, lung transplants, or managing exacerbations.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to lung diseases that block airflow and make breathing increasingly difficult. The two main conditions are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Long-term exposure to irritants like tobacco smoke, dust, chemicals, and air pollution typically causes COPD by triggering chronic inflammation in the lungs. While there is no cure for COPD, treatments can help manage symptoms and slow disease progression through medications, oxygen therapy, lung transplants, or managing exacerbations.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to lung diseases that block airflow and make breathing increasingly difficult. The two main conditions are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Long-term exposure to irritants like tobacco smoke, dust, chemicals, and air pollution typically causes COPD by triggering chronic inflammation in the lungs. While there is no cure for COPD, treatments can help manage symptoms and slow disease progression through medications, oxygen therapy, lung transplants, or managing exacerbations.
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