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This COPD Awareness Month, Know All About COPD and How it Can Affect You

Many people are not aware of what COPD is and how it can affect them. November is the month that is officially designated as national COPD awareness month.<br>

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This COPD Awareness Month, Know All About COPD and How it Can Affect You

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  1. This COPD Awareness Month, Know All About COPD and How it Can Affect You

  2. Introduction Many people are not aware of what COPD is and how it can affect them. November is the month that is officially designated as national COPD awareness month. This COPD Awareness Month, Know All About COPD and How it Can Affect You

  3. What is COPD? • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) leads to the obstruction of airflow from the lungs  • Commonly seen in people with emphysema or chronic bronchitis, and those having both together • Symptoms are not visible till lung damage has begun • Can lead to heart disease and a great risk of lung cancer This COPD Awareness Month, Know All About COPD and How it Can Affect You

  4. Treatment • Treatment begins after diagnosis with tests such as spirometry, blood tests, and chest X-rays • Medications in the form of tablets or inhalers • Exercises for improvement in pulmonary health • Lung transplant in some cases This COPD Awareness Month, Know All About COPD and How it Can Affect You

  5. Symptoms of COPD • Long standing coughs with mucous • Not able to breathe deeply • Wheezing • Frequent chest infections • Not able to breathe while walking, climbing stairs, and mild exercises • Difficulty breathing even during routine activities This COPD Awareness Month, Know All About COPD and How it Can Affect You

  6. Causes of COPD • Exposure to pollutants • Smoking or exposure to cigarette smoke • Exposure to dust/ chemicals at the workplace  • Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency This COPD Awareness Month, Know All About COPD and How it Can Affect You

  7. Prevention • Avoiding smoking and second-hand smoke  • Smokers should stop immediately  • Avoid exposure to other pollutants • Go for regular health screenings Annual screening packages include tests for examining any pulmonary health and COPD symptoms. It is the best tool for preventing COPD and addressing it before it can affect your lungs. This COPD Awareness Month, Know All About COPD and How it Can Affect You

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