COPD is a condition that lingers in the body for a longer time and occurs in the lungs due to inflammation in the airways and the mucus glands, causing great cough production. This disorder causes lung damage.
Risk factors associated with COPD:
Smoking
Smoke intake (tobacco intake)
Occupational hazards (working in a factory or areas of high pollution/smoke)
Indoor air pollution (at home during cooking)
Outdoor air pollution due to continuous exposure
Identification of COPD:
X-Ray tests
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) to identify the level of obstruction
Treatment of COPD:
Pharmacological management: Inhalers, methyl enzymes, or a short course of antibiotics
Pulmonary rehabilitation: Education on COPD & technique of using inhalers
Diaphragmatic breathing and Pursed Lip Breathing exercise
Influenza vaccines
COPD happens in people over 40 years or above due to a vast history of exposure to smoke. The disease keeps advancing in the body, causing short breath and weakness.
Prevention is better than cure! Minimise smoke exposure to live a healthy life ahead!
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