Signs and Symptoms for COPD

Chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is comprised primarily of three related conditions - chronic bronchitis, chronic asthma, and emphysema. In each condition there is chronic obstruction of the flow of air through the airways and out of the lungs, and the obstruction generally is permanent and may be progressive over time.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD ) is a chronic lung disease . COPD is characterized by limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible , is progressive , and is usually caused by inflammation of the lung caused by exposure to harmful gases that can give you an idea of systemic disorders . These disorders are preventable and treatable .

The main cause of COPD is cigarette, smoke pollution from combustion, hazardous gases and particles.

Impaired airflow in the airway caused lung inflammation that causes a combination of small airway disease (small airway disease) and parenchymal destruction (emphysema).


Signs and Symptoms for COPD

Based on the Brunner & Suddarth (2005) are as follows:

• Productive cough, chronic in the months of winter.
• Chronic cough and purulent sputum formation in very much.
• Dyspnea.
• Tachypnoea.
• Anorexia.
• Weight loss and weakness.
• Tachycardia, sweating.
• Hypoxia, tightness in the chest.