COPD Flashcards
1
Q
What does COPD stand for?
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
2
Q
What is COPD
A
A common lung disease
3
Q
What are the two main types of COPD?
A
Chronic bronchitis- long term cough with mucus
Emphysema- damages lungs over time
4
Q
Main cause for COPD
A
Smoking
5
Q
Rarer causes for COPD
A
People who lack a protein called alpha-1 antitrypsin
Exposure to certain gasses/fumes in the work place
Exposure to heavy amounts of secondary smoke and pollution
