COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the umbrella term for a group of progressive lung diseases, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. These conditions are characterized by the buildup of scar tissue in the lungs, which causes increasing breathlessness, coughing, fatigue, and decreased stamina. Diseases under the COPD umbrella have no cure. […]

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Identifying the Cause of Interstitial Lung Disease

What Causes Interstitial Lung Disease? A study from Columbia University Medical Center in New York links workplace exposure to vapors, gas, dust, and fumes to an increased likelihood of developing interstitial lung disease (ILD). ILDs are lung diseases that cause progressive scarring and inflammation of lung tissue. Over time, lung inflammation and scarring build up […]

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