Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Q1 (a)

Question 1

(a) what is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - section one (introduction)

Answer 1

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic inflammatory lung disease. These diseases cause a barricade of airflow from the lungs.

Question 2

(a) what is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - section two (symptoms)

Answer 2

Common symptoms include breathing difficulty, dry coughs or coughing with phlegm (a thicker form of mucus), shortness of breath, wheezing and fatigue around the body.

Question 3

(a) what is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - section three

Answer 3

COPD is usually caused by exposure to irritating gases, including cigarette smoke. Individuals who develop COPD are prone to developing heart disease and lung cancer. COPD diseases cannot be cured.