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   What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

   • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It's typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke.

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   What are the different types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

   • Previously it has been known by a number of different names, including chronic obstructive bronchopulmonary disease, chronic airflow obstruction, chronic obstructive lung disease, nonspecific chronic pulmonary disease, diffuse obstructive pulmonary syndrome.

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   What are the signs and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

   • Cough with mucus that persists for long periods of time. Difficulty taking a deep breath. Shortness of breath with mild exercise (like walking or using the stairs). Shortness of breath performing regular daily activities. Wheezing.

   COPD: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › copdCOPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 15, 2020 · COPD is a chronic lung disease that causes breathing difficulty, cough, mucus production and wheezing. It's usually caused by smoking or other irritants, and can lead to serious complications. Learn more about COPD symptoms, causes and treatment options from Mayo Clinic.

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   Mar 16, 2023 · COPD is a common lung disease causing breathing problems and restricted airflow. It is usually caused by smoking or air pollution and can be treated with medicines, oxygen and rehabilitation.

4. www.cdc.gov › copdChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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   Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) About COPD Resources for Patients and Their Families Resources Site Index.

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5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Cleveland Clinic

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   May 17, 2022 · Learn about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of lung diseases that make it harder to breathe. Find out the main cause, risk factors, signs, diagnosis methods and treatment options for COPD.

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   Jan 10, 2023 · COPD is a group of progressive lung diseases that make it harder to breathe. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and outlook of COPD, and how to prevent complications.

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   GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, cough, sputum production and/or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis, bronchiolitis) and/or alveoli (emphysema) that cause persistent, often progressive, airflow obstruction.