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  2. A Guide for Living With COPD - AOL

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    COPD is a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD)—a type of heart disease caused by buildup of plaque in the arteries, says Dr. Attaway. Research suggests that CAD is a leading cause of ...

  3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea or shortness of breath, cough, sputum production and/or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis ...

  4. Interstitial lung disease - Wikipedia

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    Interstitial lung disease (ILD), or diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD), [3] is a group of respiratory diseases affecting the interstitium (the tissue) and space around the alveoli (air sacs) of the lungs. [4] It concerns alveolar epithelium, pulmonary capillary endothelium, basement membrane, and perivascular and perilymphatic tissues. It ...

  5. Pulmonary fibrosis - Wikipedia

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    Treatment is directed toward improving symptoms and may include oxygen therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation. [1] [4] Certain medications may slow the scarring. [4] Lung transplantation may be an option. [3] At least 5 million people are affected globally. [5] Life expectancy is generally less than five years. [3]

  6. How To Be Active in Your Treatment Journey With COPD - AOL

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    Gordon didn’t know at the time that this episode was caused by COPD, a progressive disease that damages lungs and makes it hard to breathe. 1 Looking back, he recognizes there were many missed ...

  7. Emphysema - Wikipedia

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    When associated with significant airflow limitation, emphysema is a major subtype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. [10] [11] Without COPD, the finding of emphysema on a CT lung scan still confers a higher mortality risk in tobacco smokers ...

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