COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Oct 4, 2024 · Most people who have COPD are at least 40 years old when symptoms begin. A condition that runs in families, called alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency: If you are born with this condition, smoking or long-term exposure to fumes or dust can lead to lung damage and COPD. AAT deficiency can also raise your risk for developing COPD at a younger age.
COPD - What Is COPD? - NHLBI, NIH
Nov 8, 2024 · COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition caused by damage to the airways or other parts of the lung. This damage leads to inflammation and other problems that block airflow and make it hard to breathe.
COPD - Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - NHLBI, NIH
Oct 25, 2023 · Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency increases an individual’s risk for COPD. The deficiency is an inherited genetic condition with no cure. The resulting COPD would be treated in the standard manner, with bronchodilators, steroids, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and surgery. AAT is diagnosed with a blood test.
COPD - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
Oct 4, 2024 · At first, COPD may cause no symptoms or only mild symptoms. As the disease gets worse, symptoms usually become more serious. There may be times when symptoms suddenly worsen — known as a flare-up or an exacerbation — because of triggers such as an infection or something in the environment like dust or smoke.
Bronchiectasis - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Oct 29, 2023 · Cystic fibrosis, which causes almost half of the cases of bronchiectasis in the United States; Disorders that weaken theimmune system, such as common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) and, less often, HIV; Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, which is an allergic reaction to a fungus called aspergillus that causes swelling in the airways
COPD - Women and COPD - NHLBI, NIH
Oct 6, 2024 · Women with insulin resistance are at higher risk of COPD. Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency can lead to COPD in both women and men. This condition can also complicate pregnancy and birth. AAT deficiency can increase the risk of poorer lung function, including the risk of being diagnosed with COPD, before and during pregnancy.
COPD Videos - NHLBI, NIH
Feb 13, 2024 · This video series, COPD Journey: From Learning More to Breathing Better, features NHLBI scientists talking about COPD, its diagnosis, management, and prevalence, as well as the COPD National Action Plan and the Institute’s commitment to reducing the burden of the disease. Share these videos on social media using #COPDjourney.
Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other …
Sep 10, 2024 · Adults with higher scores had a 17% increased chance of requiring hospital care for respiratory illness, an 84% increased chance of developing COPD, and at least an 81% increased chance of dying from a respiratory disease, such as COPD or pneumonia.
This handout provides an overview of the COPD National Action Plan, its development, and five goals. Keywords: Lungs, lung health, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, COPD National Action Plan, goals, health care providers, primary care physicians, emphysema, chronic bronchitis Created Date: 10/17/2024 4:10:51 PM
Lung Diseases - NHLBI, NIH
Learn how the NHLBI supports research to understand the causes of lung diseases, such as asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, and lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), as well as to find new ways to treat and prevent these diseases.