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How many deaths does COPD cause?
COPD is responsible for more than 96,000 deaths annually
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.
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
How harmful is smoking with COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD can be extremely serious if left undiagnosed or if not properly treated. If you have some of the symptoms of COPD you should certainly consult your doctor.
What is a copd death like?
COPD is respiratory usually caused by smoking etc
What are the cause of emphysema?
Cigarette smoking, on a chronic long-term basis, is the chief cause of emphysema (COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). There are many other causes, including the various pneumoconioses.
What effect does smoking have on the lungs?
lungs cancer
What are my treatment options for COPD?
The best options for COPD treatment are to quit smoking and then to do as your doctor recommends. Surgery is not usually done with COPD, however, it is still an option.
What COPD symptoms are common?
The key in your question is do you have a long history of smoking. COPD is very common in those who have long smoking histories. If you notice difficulty in breathing, please visit your physician.
Does class affect COPD?
COPD-related deaths are about twice as high among unskilled and semi-skilled laborers as among professionals
What are two diseases smoking causes in your lungs?
lung cancer or copd
Can smoking a vapor pen cause COPD in get worse?
Vaping is different than inhaling nicotine from tobacco, but vaping still introduces chemicals of unknown ingredients to your lungs. It is better to avoid smoking entirely with COPD.
