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Nov 18 -World COPD Day

VIDEO ON PULMONOLOGY - DR. K.M. RAMESH NAIR

What is COPD ?

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is caused by damage to the lungs over many years, usually from smoking. read more

WHAT CAUSES COPD

COPD is almost always caused by smoking. Over time, breathing tobacco smoke irritates the airways and destroys the stretchy fibers in the lungs.

HOW TO TREAT COPD

The goal of the treatment is to treat airway inflammation and bronchospasm, decrease airway resistance and to improve oxygenation.

Nov 18 -World COPD Day

What is COPD ?

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