Nov 8, 2024 · COPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is a major cause of disability and death, but it can often be prevented.

Oct 25, 2023 · Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency increases an individual’s risk for COPD. The deficiency is an inherited genetic condition with no cure. The resulting COPD would be treated …

Oct 4, 2024 · Causes and Risk Factors of COPD Learn about NHLBI research to help understand why some people get COPD or get more severe COPD than others.

Oct 27, 2023 · Bronchiectasis occurs when airways that carry air in and out of the lungs are damaged; it often occurs along with other conditions, such as COPD and asthma. …

Oct 4, 2024 · A spirometer, a machine that measures lung function, helps diagnose COPD. This may be supplemented with other imaging and lung function tests.

Dec 2, 2022 · Bronchitis is a condition that develops when airways in the lungs become inflamed and cause coughing, often with mucus, or wheezing. Acute bronchitis goes away after a few …

Apr 17, 2024 · Asthma is a chronic condition that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs. Learn about asthma symptoms, attacks, causes, triggers, and treatments.

Nov 15, 2024 · Cystic fibrosis is genetic condition that causes mucus to become thick and sticky. Survival and life expectancy have improved for children with cystic fibrosis.

Mar 24, 2022 · Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes your air sacs to fill up with fluid or pus. Learn about the causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment for pneumonia.

Mar 24, 2022 · A pneumothorax is a collection of air or gas in the pleural space. The buildup of air or gas can put pressure on the lung and cause all or part of it to collapse. There are different …