World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day (COPD) is celebrated on the third Wednesday of November every year.
COPD is not one single disease but an umbrella term used to describe chronic lung diseases that cause limitations in lung airflow.
The main causes of COPD are:
- Tobacco smoking
- Indoor air pollution
- Outdoor air pollution
- Occupational dusts & chemicals
COPD is not curable, but treatment can relief symptoms, improve quality of life & reduce risk of death.
What Is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that makes it hard for to breathe.
I'm 59 years old and female. I was diagnosed a couple of years ago with COPD and I was beyond scared! My lung function test indicated 49% capacity. After having had flu a year ago, the shortness of breath, coughing and chest pains continued even after being treated with antibiotics. I've been smoking two packs a day for 36 years. Being born without a sternum caused my ribs to be curled in just one inch away from my spine, resulting to underdeveloped lungs. At age 34 I had surgery and it was fixed. Unfortunately my smoking just caused more damage to my already under developed lungs. The problem was having is that I enjoy smoking and don't want to give up! Have tried twice before and nearly went crazy and don't want to go through that again. I saw the fear in my husband and children's eyes when I told them about my condition then they start to find solution on their own to help my condition.I am an 59 now who was diagnose COPD emphysema which I know was from my years of smoking. I started smoking in school when smoking was socially acceptable. I remember when smoking was permitted in hospitals. It was not known then how dangerous cigarettes were for us, and it seemed everybody smoked but i was able to get rid of my COPD lung condition through the help of total cure herbal foundation my husband bought, totalcureherbsfoundation . com has the right herbal formula to help you get rid and repair any lung conditions and cure you totally with their natural organic herbs,it class products at affordable prices because how awful it is with this lung dictions . I wish anybody who starts smoking at a young age would realize what will eventually happen to their bodies if they continue that vile habit throughout their life, certainly total cure herbs is the formula to get over Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
ReplyDeleteI am so delighted to have found this page, very supportive and informative.I am not sure of the cause of COPD emphysema in my case. I smoked a pack a day for 12 or 13 years, but quit 10 years ago. I have been an outdoor person all my adult life. Coughing started last summer producing thick mucus, greenish tint to clear. I tried prednisone and antibiotics, but no change. X-rays are negative, heart lungs and blood and serum chemistries all are normal. I have had lung calcification from childhood bout with histoplasmosis. I am 58 years old and retired.My current doctor directed me to (www. multivitamincare. org )are which I purchase the COPD herbal remedies from them ,they are located in China now, the herbal treatment has effectively reduce all my symptoms totally, am waiting to complete the usage because they guaranteed me full recovery.
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