What is COPD and how is it caused?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that causes obstruction in the airflow from the lungs which means it causes severe breathing issues. It is a serious condition that might be life threatening in many cases. The person who suffers from COPD faces problems such as cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. COPD might be caused by long term exposure to toxic gasses, particulate matter, dust, smoke, cigarette; tar might lead to risk of having a heart disease, or a life threatening disease such as lung cancer. In the worst case scenario one might also require a lung transplant that a person can do from the top Lung transplant hospitals in India. But going for a transplant is a complex procedure and requires a lot of waiting for the donor lungs. Further, it is necessary that the body accepts the donor lungs to avoid rejection and self harm. Generally, the air sacs or the air pathway in our lungs are elastic and flexible so whenever we breathe the ai...