Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death across the globe. It is a widespread, preventable, and treatable disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow restriction caused by airway and alveolar abnormalities, which are mainly induced by prolonged exposure to noxious particles or gases.
There are two types of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease namely, Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. Among the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease symptoms, the most common is chronic and progressive dyspnea. Coughing with sputum production occurs in up to 30% of patients. These COPD symptoms may vary from day to day ...
