1. COPD- Emphysema & chronic Bronchitis

2. What is it?
Emphysema: damage to the airs sacs of the lungs Chronic Bronchitis: inflammation in your larger airways that causes swelling and obstruction

3. How do you get it?
Smoking: smoking is the cause of most cases of Chronic Bronchitis or Emphysema. The more you smoke, the more damage you are doing to your lungs Lung irritants: long exposure to some dust and chemical fumes can cause lung damage overtime. Air pollutants in workplace and home Respiratory Infections Family History: if someone in your family has had lung diseases, you have a increased chance of getting one too

4. Signs & Symptoms Chronic Bronchitis Chronic cough Production of mucus
Shortness of breath
Tightness in chest
Feels winded more frequently
Emphysema
Chronic or mild cough that may produce spuctum
Weight loss
Wheezing
Swelling of ankles

5. Treatments Lung transplant- surgery (depending on how severe)
Supplementary oxygen- narrow tubing that fits into your nostrils
Antibiotics- if caused by infection
Inhaler- to make breathe easier and less coughing
Lung volume reduction surgery- Parts of diseased lung are removed
No treatment can reverse or stop emphysema. But treatment can help to:
Relieve symptoms
Treat complications
Minimize disability

6. Side Effects of Treatments
Lung Transplant- infection, bleeding, bodys immune system attacks new parts of lung
Supplementary oxygen- dry tissue of nose
Antibiotics- depends on specific medication used
Lung volume reduction surgery- infection and bleeding

7. Prevention
Unlike other disease, COPD has few reasons for the development of the disease.
Don’t smoke/ stop smoking
Avoid inhaling air pollutants at work and home
Wear protective masks when around harmful fumes
Avoid respiratory infections and properly treat the infections

8. Is it hereditary?
COPD is not hereditary, but if someone in your family has had a lung disease, you are at greater risk.

9. Facts & other information
People with COPD tend to be more vulnerable to frequent colds
COPD isn’t curable, but it is treatable
It is crucial to catch COPD early to prevent more damage to the lungs.
Exercise is an important part of treating COPD
COPD can also cause high blood pressure and can increase your risk of heart disease.
About 15.7 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD
COPD is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US in 2014 

10. Works Cited
"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)." Centers for Disease Control and       Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 13 July 2013.       Web. 19 Nov <
Lawson, David E., M.D., ed. Mayo Clinic Family Health Book. 2nd ed. N.p.:       William Morrow and Company inc., Print.
"Emphysema." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic, 19 July Web. 19 Nov <
Lawerence, David M. "Emphysema." Diseases and Disorders. Vol. 2. New York: Marshall Cavendish Corporation, Print.
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