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Vitalaireegy24 Jan, 2024Health

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have inflammation of the airways, bronchi, and lung tissue in particular. COPD is usually caused by cigarette smoke or inhalation of harmful compounds. This inflammation leads to a narrowing of the airways, preventing air from passing through. Depending on the stage of the disease, the pulmonary alveoli are eventually destroyed: this is called pulmonary emphysema (or emphysema). Emphysema is, therefore, defined by the destruction of the pulmonary alveoli and disappearance of the gas exchange that normally occurs there, resulting in the reduction of the patient's lung capacity. As a result, the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction doubles. According to the World Health Organization, COPD is the third leading cause of death in the world, after ischemic heart disease and stroke.