Pneumology → Asthma and COPD
Asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) video from Altana.
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Canadian Lung Association
Asthma Prevention
Asthma | Wikipedia:
During asthma attacks (exacerbations of asthma), the smooth muscle cells in the bronchi constrict, the airways become inflamed and swollen, and breathing becomes difficult. This is often referred to as a tight chest and is a sign to immediately take medication… Although asthma is a chronic obstructive condition, it is not usually considered as a part of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as this term refers specifically to combinations of bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Unlike these diseases, the airway obstruction in asthma is usually reversible; however, if left untreated, asthma can result in chronic inflammation of the lungs and irreversible obstruction.
April 11th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
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