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COPD

How many people are affected?

According to the World Health Organization: 210 million people in the world are affected by COPD.
The outlook in 2030, according to the World Health Organization, is to be 7.8% of the world population.
In the US: A person with COPD dies every 4 minutes.

COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

What is COPD?

COPD stands for: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
The symptoms are associated with lung emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Bronchiectasis means: almost irreversible damage to the lungs because of restricted air flow which makes it difficult to breathe normally, it a progressive chronic disease, and also increases co morbidity with other serious diseases.
Symptoms: persistent cough with or without phlegm, dizziness, shortness of breath, asphyxiation, tightness of chest, lack of strength, muscle loss, physical decline, some poor sleep patterns.

Consequences

Physical: limits daily activities, social and personal life, and family-life.
Psychological: depression, sadness.
Emotional: low spirits, self- esteem.
Social: loss of social life.
Economic: lowers ability to perform in the workplace, or keep working, due to increased disability, affects the family finances and creates difficulties for managing or adapting to the new situation.

What causes COPD?

Smoking: active and passive.
Working or living in polluted or contaminated environments, genetic inherited causes: alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency.

How many people are affected?

According to the World Health Organization: 210 million people in the world are affected by COPD.
The outlook in 2030, according to the World Health Organization, is to be 7.8% of the world population.
In the US: A person with COPD dies every 4 minutes. More info

Is it the tip of an iceberg?

Today, more people in the world smoke than ever before.
A worldwide ageing population and the change in demographics contribute to COPD prevalence.
Will this number increase in the XXI Century?