COPD – The Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is a condition that afflicts the normal functioning of the lungs. The disease is characterized by the inflammation of the lungs, thereby causing an obstruction in the flow of air through the organs. The term is used to collectively denote several diseases related to the lungs, including refractory asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.