Exacerbation of COPD: Causes, Warning Signs, and Treatment

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Exacerbation of COPD: Causes, Warning Signs, and Treatment
Written by Brian WuReviewed by Judith Marcin, MD
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Last reviewed: Sat 4 February 2017
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and extreme breathing problems to the point of breathlessness.

Most commonly referred to as COPD, the term describes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD also includes bronchiectasis and, in some patients, asthma. COPD gets worse as it progresses and, in late stages, a person may experience extreme breathlessness at all times, even when they are sitting still. COPD often goes undiagnosed and can be life-threatening if not properly treated.

An acute exacerbation of COPD refers to a flare-up or episode where a person's breathing becomes worse than normal. This can lead to life-threatening complications depending on the cause and severity.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315611.php

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Exacerbation of COPD: Causes, Warning Signs, and Treatment
Written by Brian WuReviewed by Judith Marcin, MD
Knowledge center
Last reviewed: Sat 4 February 2017
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and extreme breathing problems to the point of breathlessness.

Most commonly referred to as COPD, the term describes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD also includes bronchiectasis and, in some patients, asthma. COPD gets worse as it progresses and, in late stages, a person may experience extreme breathlessness at all times, even when they are sitting still. COPD often goes undiagnosed and can be life-threatening if not properly treated.

An acute exacerbation of COPD refers to a flare-up or episode where a person's breathing becomes worse than normal. This can lead to life-threatening complications depending on the cause and severity.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315611.php

COPD is deadly.  My cousin died of it.  One Christmas he seemed to be ok.....but he didn't make it to the next Christmas.  He was a smoker and I expected that he would have damage to his lungs.  I just couldn't believe how fast the COPD killed him.