Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD

• What does COPD stand for?

  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• What characterizes COPD?

  Persistent airflow limitation that is usually progressive
• What is associated with COPD?

  Enhanced chronic inflammatory response in airways
• What damage occurs in the lungs due to COPD?

  Alveolar damage leading to irreversible lung tissue damage
• What is the effect of COPD on gas exchange?

  It decreases gas exchange and causes tissue changes
• What is the progression of damage in COPD?

  Irreversible damage leads to airflow obstruction
• What are the consequences of airflow obstruction in COPD?

  Chronic air trapping and retaining of CO2
• What is the biggest risk factor for COPD?

  Smoking