People who have a ______ _______ of COPD are more likely to develop this disease.
Family History
200
What are causes of COPD?
Air pollution, chemical fumes, or dust.
200
What are things to avoid?
Second hand smoke, smoking, air pollution, chemical fumes, and dust.
200
What is the COPD treatment?
-Relieving to you symptoms
-Slowing the process of the disease
-Improving your exercise tolerance
-Preventing and treating complications
Improving your overall health
300
COPD is the ____ leading cause of death in the world.
3rd
300
When do symptoms most commonly begin?
In 40 year olds.
300
COPD is the ___ leading cause of death in the world.
3rd
300
What is the treatment plan for COPD?
Breathe easier, stay more active, avoid or manage any other symptoms.
300
What vaccine lowers your risk of pneumonia?
Pneumococcal Vaccine
400
COPD is a major cause of?
Disability
400
COPD is uncommon for people under __ ____ ___.
40 years old
400
COPD is a major cause of?
Disability
400
Is there a vaccine available?
yes.
400
What is a lifestyle change that you can make that will help prevent COPD?
STOP SMOKING.
500
What can COPD cause?
Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and large amounts of mucus along with other symptoms
500
What is it called when other people smoke around you?
Secondhand smoking.
500
What can COPD cause?
Coughing, Wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and large amounts of mucus along with other symptoms.
500
What does the COPD vaccination do?
Lower risks of COPD.
500
What type of surgery may COPD be involved in?
Lung volume reduction surgery, lung transplant, Bullectomy and others.