COPD is a chronic lung disease where the airways become narrowed over time, making it difficult to breathe. The two main conditions that cause COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Symptoms include a cough that produces mucus, shortness of breath, fatigue, and frequent respiratory infections. The primary risk factor is cigarette smoking, but long-term exposure to lung irritants like air pollution or chemical fumes can also contribute. While there is no cure for COPD, treatments like inhalers, steroids, lung transplants and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. Diagnosis involves tests like chest x-rays, spirometry and sputum examination.

1. COPD Chronic ObstructivePulmonaryDisease

2. Chronic- lasting medical condition, or one that has developed slowly Obstructive- preventing movement Pulmonary- L.W. PULMO= “LUNGS” Disease-abnormal condition

3. COPD ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisease •Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease •Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease •Chronic Airflow Limitation

4. • refers to chronic bronchitis and emphysema, a pair of commonly co-existing diseases of the lungs in which the airways become narrowed. This leads to a limitation of the flow of air to and from the lungs causing shortness of breath •is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. • "Progressive" means the disease gets worse over time.

6. The walls between many of the air sacs are destroyed.

7. The walls of the airways become thick and inflamed.

10. Normal Lungs and Lungs With COPD

12. Shortness of breath (dyspnea) that gets worse with mild activity

13. Fatigue

14. Frequent respiratory infections

15. Wheezing

17. Respiratory infections

18. Occupational exposure – coal mining, gold mining,

19. Lung Irritants-Air pollution, Chemical fumes, dust, etc

23. Avoid occupational exposure to chemical fumes and dust.

24. Avoid strenuous exercises.

25. Avoid cold weather (cold dry air).

26. Making sure no one smokes in your home

30. Chest x-ray

31. Pulmonary function test- spirometry

32. Sputum examination

33. CT chest