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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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   How common is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

   • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019. Nearly 90% of COPD deaths in those under 70 years of age occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Tobacco smoking accounts for over 70% of COPD cases in high-income countries.

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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 makes breathing difficult and causes cough, mucus 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 at Mayo Clinic.

3. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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   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 › copd › indexChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | CDC

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   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD makes breathing difficult for the 16 million Americans who have this disease. Millions more people suffer from COPD, but have not been diagnosed and are not ...

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

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   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 and treatment options for COPD.

6. www.cdc.gov › copd › featuresCOPD: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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   Jun 30, 2023 · Learn if you are at risk for having COPD, a chronic lung disease that makes breathing hard and limits your quality of life. Find out how to diagnose and treat COPD with spirometry, medicine, pulmonary rehabilitation, and other measures.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chronic_obstructiveChronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by long-term respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] 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 ...