Hoe kun je COPD krijgen?
Het komt meestal door roken. Soms door fijnstof of prikkelende deeltjes in de lucht. Als u niet rookt of gerookt heeft, is de kans dat u COPD krijgt heel klein. COPD geeft klachten zoals: veel hoesten, benauwd zijn, slijm ophoesten en moe zijn.
Hoe kun je de symptomen van COPD verklaren?
Als je COPD hebt, kom je vaak adem tekort. Door ontstekingen in je longen gaan je longblaasjes langzaam kapot. Hierdoor krijg je klachten als hoesten en benauwdheid….Bij COPD kun je last hebben van:
- Benauwdheid.
- Hoesten.
- Slijm ophoesten.
- Kortademigheid.
- Vermoeidheid.
- Weinig spierkracht.
- Gewichtsverandering.
What is COPD and what are the symptoms of COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing.
Are You at risk for having COPD?
Learn if you are at risk for having COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, makes breathing difficult for the 16 million Americans who have been diagnosed with COPD. Millions more suffer from COPD, but have not been diagnosed and are not being treated.
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD)?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It’s caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke.
What is progressive COPD and how can it be prevented?
Progressive means the disease gets worse over time. COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms. COPD can often be prevented. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Most people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke.