Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease known as "COPD" which cause breathing difficulties and occurred mainly due to the Cigarette Smoking is on the increase in Sri Lanka according to the Consultant of Pulmonary Diseases attached to the National Hospital of Respiratory Diseases Dr.Bandu Gunasena.Addressing a Media Seminar on "International Chronic Respiratory Diseases Day" held this morning (15) at Health Education Bureau in Colombo ,Dr.Gunasena has stressed that "COPD" is a group of lung conditions which cause breathing difficulties and it included the respiratory diseases Chronic Bronchitis(long term inflammation of the airways) and "Emphysema"(Damage to the air Sacs in the lungs).
The Disease is a common condition which mainly affects middle aged or older adults who smoke and it can affect those subjected to passive smoking as well it has been revealed.Many people do not realize they have the disease. Although treatment can help to keep the condition under control, the breathing problems occurred as a result of the disease and get gradually worse over time and can limit one's normal activities.
The symptoms of the "COPD" are Increasing breathlessness particularity when you are active ,A persistent chesty cough with phlegm , Persistent Wheezing and Frequent Chest Infections according to the Doctors.
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