Abstract

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)-A DETAILED REVIEW

A.Veerendra Sagar, Ch.Divya

Abstract

COPD is a disease displaying progressive airflow limitation caused by inflammatory reaction in lungs resulting from inhalation of noxious particles or gas. With this disease airflow to the lungs is restricted. In this case breathing become hard for the patient and it may be fatal on severe exposure. It is the third leading cause of death in united states. The main cause of COPD is long-term exposure to substances that irritate and damage lungs, it is usually cigarette smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes or dust can also cause it. It is often preventable and treatable. So here we discussed in detail about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and preventive measures that are to be taken.

Keywords: COPD, inflammation, lungs, Emphysema.