COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Animation.
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- čas přidán 26. 10. 2016
- Pathology, symptoms, causes, risk factors and treatments of COPD.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a PROGRESSIVE inflammatory lung disease characterized by INCREASING breathing difficulty. Other symptoms include cough, most commonly with mucus, chest tightness and wheezing. COPD develops as a result of LONG-TERM exposure to irritants such as smoke, chemical fumes or dusts, and may go UNNOTICED for years. Most people show symptoms after the age of 40 when the disease is already in its advanced stage.
The lungs consist of millions of air tubes or airways, called bronchi and bronchioles, which bring air in and out of the body. These airways end with tiny air sacs - the alveoli - where the gas exchange process takes place. REPEATED inhalation of irritants results in a CHRONIC inflammatory response which brings in a large amount of defensive cells along with inflammatory chemicals from the immune system. Inflammation of the airways causes them to thicken and produce mucus, NARROWING the air passage - this is known as CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Inflammatory chemicals also dissolve alveolar walls, resulting in DESTRUCTION of the air sacs - this is EMPHYSEMA. COPD is, basically, a COMBINATION of these two conditions.
Tobacco smoking is accountable for about 90% of COPD cases. These include current, former smokers and people frequently exposed to second-hand smoke.
Extended contact with harmful chemicals such as fumes from burning fuel or dusts, at home or workplace, may also cause COPD.
Genetics has been implicated in a small number of cases. Notably, a condition known as alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, or AAT deficiency, has been shown to increase risks for COPD and other lung diseases. AAT protein protects the lungs from damaging effects of enzymes released during inflammation. Low levels of AAT make lung tissues more vulnerable to destruction when inflamed. While people with AAT deficiency may develop COPD even WITHOUT smoking or exposure to harmful irritants, AAT deficient smokers are at MUCH greater risks.
COPD is diagnosed based on symptoms, history of exposure to irritants and lung function tests. The major test for COPD is SPIROMETRY, in which the patient is asked to blow into a tube connected to a machine - a spirometer. Spirometry evaluates pulmonary functions by measuring the volume and the speed of air flow during inhalation and exhalation.
There is no cure for COPD but treatments can relieve symptoms, prevent complications and slow down progression of the disease. The first and most essential step to treatment is to stop smoking and/or improve air quality at home and workplace. These are also the most effective measures in preventing the disease.
Other treatments include:
-Medication: bronchodilators are used to widen the airways; steroids to relieve inflammation.
-Vaccination against flu and pneumococcal pneumonia: this is to prevent serious complications COPD patients may have with these respiratory infections.
-Supplemental oxygen: this can improve quality of life provided that the patient no longer smokes.
-Breathing exercises and other therapies as part of a pulmonary rehabilitation program.
-Finally, surgery may be performed for severe cases when other methods fail. Surgical procedures include bullectomy, lung volume reduction surgery, where damaged parts of the lung are removed; and lung transplant, where the entire diseased lung is replaced with a healthy lung from a deceased donor.
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I was diagnosed with emphysema at the age of 30. But have acute asthma since I was 11 years old. I was a long term smoker until I quit about 20 years old. Now, I get winded when walking, cleaning house, etc. I am 54 now.
Can you say you didn't see that coming though
@@omgrapist No, I cannot. After all it does warn any smoker about the risks on the packs of cigarettes, as well as the cartons. I only thought that it did not apply to me. Oops, I was wrong.
@@itsmeitsmeitssteven when did you start smoking i started at 16 and rn im quitting at age 24. i smoked weed and cigs at first but now i only smoke tree . i have asthma recently ive been feeling alot of labored breathing
I smoked at young age for years . And worked in a smoking. Environment. I was diagnosed with copd lung disease . Did I think I might get it of course after a stopped little late. I went it 3 years ago for my breathing it was a start ff 3 year covid was so bad my lungs all flared up . I on med we are told living by the beach helps so we are going to move for my health and work with a lung Dr.
I moved to Arizona 8 years ago and I was in and out hospital I could not walk to my front door let alone my driveway without wheezing and chest tightness. Always had bad 🤧 allergies and they diagnosed me with chronic asthma I am still going thru same issues and now had a ct scan and they report emphysema was present but my doctor is not saying that so I am unsure 🫤 I constantly spit up mucus and it is so thick and this cough ugh I get no sleep at night. My ribs and back(lungs) hurt all the time I think I need a second opinion
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Never have I smoked but I was always having problems in P.E. in my youth and got bronchitis every season. Unregulated asthma gave me the COPD I have now.
I'm not an expert but a weakened immune system could be playing a part here. I think ive been gluten intolerant all my life, leaky gut has kept my immune system so busy that it can't control allergen attack. I cough up phelm every day, have been on a steriod inhaler for 7 years (which weakens immune system) but lately gone gluten free, increased zinc, vit D, Quercetin and NAC, phelm has decreased
so hoping to decrease inhaler, early days. Good luck
Hey thanks for your comment has your cough gone away? My husband is suffering a lot exactly were you been
It sounds like celiac disease
Keep on taking the oral medicines but don't decrease the use of inhaler unless the doctors tell you
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This sounds like me, thanks for the tip I will give it a go and let you know
great video, Thanks
Thank you for watching!
Can copd have cats
@@Alilamedicalmediai have question for over lung disease. Can people get COPD without smoking? Thank you for your time from jess
@Jess Sellars Yes, although not as common. People can get COPD from secondhand smoke, pollutants in the air at home or work, and also genetics: some people are born with mutations that make them more vulnerable.
My asthma was under control until December. I became asthmatic as an adult whicj is different than some people. I've had.exposure to 2nd hand smoke in my teenage years working in restaurants before smoking inside was banned. My time in the Navy was filled with tons of dust flying around in tje warehouse plus 2nd hand smoke on the ship. Fast forward to the end of 2022 up until now O have had the flu, been exposed to COVID but didn't catch it, then whooping cough and then the extra strong version of the common cold.nearly took me out. I caught these things going to the doctor and being hospitalized. Now my lungs are shot. Still having coughing fits and winded. 😢
I just got diagnosed with small airway disease and stage 2 copd i started smoking at age 12 I stopped smoking around 2014 but did that by vaping which also has to be stopped I’m 45 and the way I feel I know I probably don’t have much time left so to anyone still smoking or vaping stop this is not a fun thing it hurts and it’s a struggle to breath it always feels like you just can’t get air from when you breathe in and your ribs back hurts and the crushing feeling around your chest sucks
Was told 6 years ago I have small airway disease. Been smoking since I was 9.
What long year if it is already a COPD patient
I have had pneumonia since dec 2017 can't get better. I can't live my life at all. I'm normally fit and my age is 49, so I wouldn't class myself as in the elderly group. I had cold after cold after flu. I collapse to the floor with very shallow breaths as I can't get air through me. It's like i'm drunk. It take me days to have a basic breathing to come back. The dr has given up on me and doesn't now why I'm like this.
Dave Jones try jogging, ask the doctor about the type of sports you can do, trust me, sport helps alot
Dr edosa can cure you perfectly with his herbal drugs like how he cured me from it
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I take a steroid inhaler and I take another rescue in Hailer and tonight I’m going to try to sleep and hopefully I don’t wake up with a coughing fit at 12 o’clock in the morning literally coughing my brains out that’s what you get when you’ve smoked for over 40 years But I have no one to blame but myself now I’m going to try to do something about it. Hopefully I can make it happen.
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I vaped earlier today and 15 min later i felt breathless and chest tight. Its 3 hours later and its finally easing up. Im done vaping. Im scared. Im gonna by primatine mist and see a Doctor asap. I thought it was a heartattack but this past friday ekg was ok. Ughhhhh 😔
Turn down the nic level bro. lol
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Did you have productive cough?
I feel more tired when am laying on my back, than when am laying on my stomach or sitting or standing. I think it has something to do with my Lungs. Please let me know what it might be
Bro you need to go to a doctor
Please consult pulmonologist.
It’s called orthopenea
Get your blood work done, take a chest x-ray all with the opinion of your pulmonologist.
This is how it started for me I just got diagnosed with small airway disease and stage 2 copd go to the pulmonary doctor so they can catch whatever it is early to start treatment
Hola buenas tarde por qué no es en español tambien gracias
Hola
¡Hola! Es posible a cambiar los subtitulos a español
Can there never be a hopeful COPD video?
Found one?
I mean, it's COPD 😂
It’s a bad disease we have and it’s not curable and it’s going to kill us some fast than others but it’s going to happen at least there are things to help us be more comfortable and ease the panic of not being able to breathe
Can you please tell me when it's time to get emergency help ?
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actually, the bacteria (minecraft player) is trying to protect the lungs (its creations) from being destroyed by the other bacteria (other minecraft players) and the other bacteia do the same thing
Doc Oyalo- my son is free from Chronic lower respiratory diseases now and I want to say thank you for saving the apple of my eye with your medication. I will respect u for even. Jamil is free now and healthy. You are a life saver to my family
Why have I lost my voice and others have not ?
Have you checked you speakers?
My voice changes all the time from this I thought more people had this and just assumed it was just a part of the disease
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