Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is "a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing" (Mayo Clinic). COPD is typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating agents such as cigarette smoke. COPD increases your risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and other conditions. Symptoms of COPD may include:

• Frequent coughing or a cough that produces a lot mucus

• Wheezing

• A whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe

• Shortness of breath, especially with physical activity

• Tightness in your chest (MedlinePlus)

Please click the link below to learn more about the causes and symptoms associated with COPD. You may qualify for our clinical trial! If you are interested in learning more or participating in this trial contact us or call Dorothy Starr at 336-580-7649 or Al Akers at 704-619-1250.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/copd/symptoms-causes/syc-20353679#:~:text=Chronic%20obstructive%20pulmonary%20disease%20(COPD,(sputum)%20production%20and%20wheezing.

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Works cited:

Mayo Clinic Staff. "COPD." Mayoclinic. www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/copd/symptoms-causes/syc-20353679#:~:text=Chronic%20obstructive%20pulmonary%20disease%20(COPD,(sputum)%20production%20and%20wheezing. Date of access: 08/13/2020.

MedlinePlus. "COPD." MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/copd.html. Date of access: 08/13/2020.