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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)- What Is COPD?
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How Your Lungs Work
How Your Lungs Work Your lungs are made of a spongy tissue divided into sections or lobes: The right lung has three lobes, and the left has two. A thin lining called the pleura encases the lungs. Each day at rest, you take about 12 to 15 breaths per minute, or at least 17,000 breaths for the day. In your lungs, oxygen, the fuel all your cells need, passes into your blood, and carbon dioxide, the waste product of cell metabolism, is removed from it. This vital process is called gas exchange and is done a...
COPD Remains Widely Undetected
COPD Remains Widely Undetected According to the American College of Chest Physicians, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the world. In the U.S., the CDC lists chronic low respiratory disease as the third leading cause of death among U.S. adults ages 55 and older. COPD encompasses several lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, all of which make it difficult to breathe. In the majority of COPD cases, smoking is the main culprit. COPD de...
COPD: More of Us Are Out of Breath
COPD: More of Us Are Out of Breath The average person takes 12 breaths every minute while at rest. It's a reflex--you don't pay attention unless there's a problem. However, a rising number of us literally can't catch our breath because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. The main types of COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These two conditions account for most cases of COPD, which affects million...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? COPD is a term that refers to a group of lung diseases that can interfere with normal breathing. According to the American Lung Association, more than 13 million Americans suffer from COPD. It is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. What are the different types of COPD? The two most common conditions of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Some doctors agree that asthma should be classified as a chr...
Pulmonary Emphysema
Pulmonary Emphysema Healthy Bronchiole and Alveoli - Click to Enlarge What is pulmonary emphysema? Emphysema is a chronic lung condition in which the alveoli, or air sacs, may be: Destroyed Narrowed Collapsed Stretched Overinflated Overinflation of the air sacs is a result of a breakdown of the walls of the alveoli. It causes a decrease in respiratory function and breathlessness. Damage due to Emphysema - Click to Enlarge Damage to the air sacs is irreversible and results in permanent "holes" in the tis...
Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Anatomy of the Respiratory System What is respiration? Respiration is the act of breathing: Inhaling (inspiration). The act of breathing in oxygen. Exhaling (expiration). The act of breathing out carbon dioxide. What makes up the respiratory system? Respiratory System - Click to Enlarge The respiratory system is made up of the organs involved in the exchange of gases, and consists of the: Nose Mouth (oral cavity) Pharynx (throat) Larynx (voice box) Trachea (windpipe) Bronchi Lungs The upper respiratory ...
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis Respiratory System - Click to Enlarge What is chronic bronchitis? Chronic bronchitis means long-term inflammation of the bronchi, which results in increased production of mucus, as well as other changes. To be classified as chronic bronchitis: Cough and expectoration must occur most days for at least three months per year, for two years in a row. Other causes of symptoms, such as tuberculosis or other lung diseases, must be excluded. What are the symptoms of chronic bronchitis? The fo...
COPD: Terms to Know
COPD: Terms to Know Addiction. A compulsive need to use a substance such as tobacco, drugs, or alcohol. Addiction can be physical or psychological. In physical addiction, your body becomes dependent on a substance and goes through withdrawal symptoms, such as diarrhea and shaking, if the substance is stopped. In psychological addiction, you have a strong craving for the substance. Your brain chemistry may have changed so that you believe that you need the substance to survive. Chest X-ray. A diagnostic ...
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