COPD: What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

COPD: Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease is a medical condition. It is a group of diseases in the respiratory system that cause the obstruction of the airway.

However, There are treatment and medicine available for it. Moreover, you can also add yoga in your daily life to improve your overall health. Above all, Pranayama are the best practice to improve your lung’s health.

Causes of COPD:

Most importantly, Respiratory diseases like Chronic bronchitis and emphysema (destroying of the alveoli) mostly lead to COPD.

Risk factors of COPD:-

1. Firstly, Air pollution
2. Most importantly, Smoke
3. In addition, Chemicals, dust, and fumes
4. Alpha-1 deficiency
5. History of pulmonary infection
6. Finally, Asthma

Sign & symptoms of COPD:-

• Breathing difficulty
• Chest fullness and tightness
• Weakness
• weight loss
• Swelling in ankles, legs, feet

Prevention:-

• Quit smoking
• Vaccination against pneumococcal
• Stay tuned with your doctor
• Don’t feel sad or lonely
• Talk to friends and family
• Do practice yoga and meditation.

Here I am sharing a video of five yoga asanas to improve your lung’s health and breathing pattern.

watch video here

Queries related to COPD and their answers:-

Q. What is the main cause of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

A. Smoking or exposure to irritants through air is the main cause of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Q. What does a Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease attack feels like?

A. A person will cough & sneeze more than normal and weakness. dark color of mucus also gives a sign of COPD.

Q. What are the four stages of COPD?

A. The four stages are:-

1. Firstly, stage one- mild Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
2. Second Stage — moderate Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
3. Third stage- Severe Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
4. Finally- very severe Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

In conclusion,

COPD is a lung disorder, You will feel difficulty in breathing. Therefore, Do practice the yoga asanas, pranayama to improve your lung capacity. In addition, Do not get depressed or stressed in illness. Moreover, Contact your physician, take care of your lifestyle and also take medical help to get well soon.

Keep learning, stay healthy.

Originally published at https://www.joinhealthyplanet.com on June 2, 2021.