- COPD - What Is COPD? - NHLBI, NIH
COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus It can also cause breathing problems, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms Because COPD is a progressive disease, its symptoms often develop slowly but worsen over time and can limit your ability to do routine activities
- EPOC: Corre usted el riesgo de sufrir enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva . . .
Infórmese más sobre la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC COPD) y ¡respire mejor! Esta hoja informativa ofrece un resumen del EPOC y describe lo que es la enfermedad, quiénes corren el riesgo, y los síntomas Esta hoja informativa también incluye una descripción de la espirometría, una prueba diagnóstica de la EPOC
- COPD - Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - NHLBI, NIH
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency increases an individual’s risk for COPD The deficiency is an inherited genetic condition with no cure The resulting COPD would be treated in the standard manner, with bronchodilators, steroids, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and surgery AAT is diagnosed with a blood test
- A Quick Guide On COPD - NHLBI, NIH
This guide provides an overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), its symptoms, how it affects breathing, and how it's diagnosed and treated It can be used by health care professionals to have a dialogue with patients or as a general handout to raise awareness about COPD
- Guía rápida sobre la enfermedad pulmonar obstructive . . . - NHLBI, NIH
Guía rápida sobre la enfermedad pulmonar obstructive crónica (A Quick Guide on COPD) Overview Aprenda sobre la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC), sus síntomas, cómo afecta a la respiración y cómo se diagnostica y trata
- COPD - Diagnosis - NHLBI, NIH
If your provider recommends getting an X-ray or computed tomography (CT) scan to detect lung cancer or diagnose a breathing problem, ask them about your risk of COPD If you get a COPD diagnosis, ask about genetic screening Some people have a genetic condition that increases their risk of COPD, called alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency
- COPD - Causes and Risk Factors - NHLBI, NIH
Air pollution can also limit the growth of a child’s lungs and increase their risk of developing COPD Infections: Conditions such as HIV and tuberculosis can raise your risk Age: Your age may play a role in COPD risk if you have other risk factors, such as smoking Most people who have COPD are at least 40 years old when symptoms begin
- EPOC - ¿Qué es la EPOC? - NHLBI, NIH
La EPOC es una enfermedad pulmonar que dificulta la respiración Incluye enfisema y bronquitis crónica La EPOC es una causa importante de discapacidad y muerte, pero a menudo se puede prevenir
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