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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema charecterized by dyspnea,wheezing and increased work of breathing.children can get copd if they have inherited deficiency of the enzyme alpha-1 antitrypsin which inhibits action of many proteolytic enzymeswhich can affect lung tissue.this can be aggregated by exposure to air pollutants such as secondary smoke.copd in children can also occur due to childhood respiratory infections such as streptococcus pneumoniae
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agosee your dr but i would say from 2nd hand smoke stay away from people who smoke around you but if u think u have copd and i do please see your DR right away copd can lead to others health problems
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∙ 15y agoyes, but its very rare though...........
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Why you shouldn't smoke near buildings?
kids are around there. also it is unhealthy for people who dont smoke
How to take care of the lungs?
firstly; do not smoke cigarrete, tobacco or anything related to it. let say you smoke 1 pack per day for 20 years. that amount is enough to increase your risk to have a COPD so dont ever smoke! and if you do, stop smoking.
Does green day still smoke?
Well...yes they do. They just spoke pot and cigarettes. When they were way younger like around their late teens they used to do speed every now and then but once they had kids they straightened up. Which i think was very mature for them to do. :}
Is it a good idea for kids to smoke?
NO NO NO never smoke a day in your life .smoking can cause lung cancer is you are smoking DONT smoking is really bad trust me
Can you keep lungs strong even while you smoke?
No, cigarette smoke is poison to lungs which is why so many people who smoke suffer from cancer, emphysema, COPD, etc.
Is it safe for kids to smoke twizzler?
Not really only if you dont inhale just suck in like a straw it is fine. Remember DONT INHALE, just suck.
Did leland Chapman smoke?
yes he did but he did smoke around the kids yes he did but he did smoke around the kids
What is the dangers for people around you if you smoke?
what happens to a persons lung when someone smokes around them that have copd
How much does a pack of Marlboro cigarettes cost in Chesapeake VA?
$83 alot of money so dont smoke kids!
What are two kinds of smoke produced by tabacco?
i dont give a f@#% dont smoke and i dont give a #$%^.
What pathogen causes copd?
Long-term exposure to lung irritants that damage the lungs and the airways usually is the cause of COPD. In the United States, the most common irritant that causes COPD is cigarette smoke. Pipe, cigar, and other types of tobacco smoke also can cause COPD, especially if the smoke is inhaled. learn more about COPD ~ > http://www.pulmonarysolutions.net/Resource-Center/Medical-Health-Issues?Issue=COPD
What is COPD and can it be cured?
COPD is Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It damages the longs and gradually makes breathing harder. It is mostly from cigarette smoking. It can be treated if you stay away from cigarettes and second hand smoke.
