Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The definition of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Syntoms of COPD
- Steps to cure COPD
- Review of an article: International Journal of Clinical Practice
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
Abstract
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name given to chronic bronchitis and emphysema, two conditions which often exist together and cause the narrowing of the airways. This causes a limitation on the amount of air that is circulated through the lungs and results in shortness of breath. This paper will further examine the condition of COPD. (NHLBI, 2009).
There are causes and risk factors that typically lead to COPD, and it occurs when people are exposed to noxious particles or gases, often from smoking. The disease can also be caused by other pollutants in the air that people are exposed to on a regular basis. Occupational exposures are also a cause and risk factor. For example, those who work in mines are often exposed to high levels of dust, and those who work in textiles are exposed to chemicals like cadmium. Even fumes from welding are known to be a risk factor in the development of COPD. Air pollution is a cause of COPD that cannot be escaped. Some people get the disease as a result of genetics, especially those who have relatives with the disease but also engage in risky behavior like smoking. (NHLBI, 2009).
There are causes and risk factors that typically lead to COPD, and it occurs when people are exposed to noxious particles or gases, often from smoking. The disease can also be caused by other pollutants in the air that people are exposed to on a regular basis. Occupational exposures are also a cause and risk factor. For example, those who work in mines are often exposed to high levels of dust, and those who work in textiles are exposed to chemicals like cadmium. Even fumes from welding are known to be a risk factor in the development of COPD. Air pollution is a cause of COPD that cannot be escaped. Some people get the disease as a result of genetics, especially those who have relatives with the disease but also engage in risky behavior like smoking. (NHLBI, 2009).
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