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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is caused by chronic inflammation of the bronchial tree lining, releasing inflammatory mediators that lead to the degeneration and destruction of lung tissue over time. This causes thickened, edematous airways with excess mucus, impaired cilia function, and chronic coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. The lung tissue damage can also have systemic effects like decreased blood flow, respiratory acidosis, pulmonary hypertension, weight loss and muscle wasting

Author

Laura Mitchell

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EN