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.
Yes, it is harmful if you are smoking with COPD. Smoking increased the damage being done to the lungs which make it harder for the person with COPD to breathe.
COPD is respiratory usually caused by smoking etc
lungs cancer
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.
Smoking is harmful for everyone
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.
I would imagine so.
lung cancer or copd
Smoking is a major risk factor for various diseases, and two prominent diseases associated with tobacco use are: Lung Cancer: Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. The harmful substances in tobacco smoke can damage lung cells and lead to the development of cancerous tumors in the lungs. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): COPD is a group of lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, characterized by airflow obstruction and difficulty breathing. Smoking is the primary cause of COPD, and the chronic irritation from tobacco smoke contributes to the progressive decline in lung function.
Harmful
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.
Yes. Smoking around anything with lungs can be harmful.
smoking, allergies, air particles, pollution