{"id":717,"date":"2024-05-01T15:59:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T15:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/?page_id=717"},"modified":"2024-10-15T14:52:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T14:52:48","slug":"copd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/therapy-areas\/respiratory\/copd\/","title":{"rendered":"COPD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n        <div class=\"therapy-areas-inner-page-nav\">\n                            \n        <a class=\"therapy-areas-inner-page-nav__item blue \" href=\"https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/therapy-areas\/respiratory\/asthma\/\">\n            <div class=\"therapy-areas-inner-page-nav__title\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"title\">Asthma<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                            \n        <a class=\"therapy-areas-inner-page-nav__item blue selected\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/therapy-areas\/respiratory\/copd\/\">\n            <div class=\"therapy-areas-inner-page-nav__title\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"title\">COPD<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                            \n        <a class=\"therapy-areas-inner-page-nav__item blue \" href=\"https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/therapy-areas\/respiratory\/cystic-fibrosis\/\">\n            <div class=\"therapy-areas-inner-page-nav__title\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"title\">Cystic Fibrosis<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                            \n        <a class=\"therapy-areas-inner-page-nav__item blue \" href=\"https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/therapy-areas\/respiratory\/idiopathic-pulmonary-fibrosis\/\">\n            <div class=\"therapy-areas-inner-page-nav__title\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"title\">Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading content-width-full flush-left\">Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"content-width-full flush-left\">COPD is a broad term used to describe a group of lung conditions that persist over a long period of time (chronic). The conditions result in lung infections and cause the overproduction of mucus, which usually traps and removes particles that irritate the lungs. In large amounts, mucus causes the airway to become narrowed, making it difficult to breath.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"content-width-full flush-left\">COPD includes:<sup>1\u20133<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list content-width-full flush-left\">\n<li>Emphysema: damage to the air sacs (small balloon-like structures) in the lungs that allow oxygen to enter the blood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic bronchitis: long-term inflammation and narrowing of the airways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"content-width-full flush-left\">COPD is common and mainly affects middle-aged or older smokers, although sometimes it can affect people who do not smoke.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"full-width-item alignfull\">\n        <div class=\"full-width-item__inner content content-large\">\n            \n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"77\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-out-of-10-updated-1024x77.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1657\" style=\"width:661px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-out-of-10-updated-1024x77.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-out-of-10-updated-300x23.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-out-of-10-updated-768x58.png 768w, https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-out-of-10-updated-1536x115.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-out-of-10-updated-2048x154.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-db9d51fa1ecaa592eebd9de2874ea542\" style=\"color:#b90066;font-size:32px\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000;font-size:32px\"><strong style=\"color:#b90066;\">9 out of 10 cases<\/strong> of COPD are caused by <strong style=\"color:#b90066;\">smoking<sup>2<\/sup><\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading flush-left\">Other causes of COPD include:<sup>1,4\u20136<\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"causes-and-triggers\">\n                    \n        <div class=\"causes-and-triggers__item\">\n            <svg class=\"causes-and-triggers__icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#smoking\" \/>\n            <\/svg>\n                            <p class=\"h4\">Exposure to smoke<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n        <div class=\"causes-and-triggers__item\">\n            <svg class=\"causes-and-triggers__icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#dust\" \/>\n            <\/svg>\n                            <p class=\"h4\">Dust<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n        <div class=\"causes-and-triggers__item\">\n            <svg class=\"causes-and-triggers__icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#chemical-fumes\" \/>\n            <\/svg>\n                            <p class=\"h4\">Long-term exposure to harmful fumes<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n        <div class=\"causes-and-triggers__item\">\n            <svg class=\"causes-and-triggers__icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#pollution\" \/>\n            <\/svg>\n                            <p class=\"h4\">Air pollution<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n        <div class=\"causes-and-triggers__item\">\n            <svg class=\"causes-and-triggers__icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#job-fumes\" \/>\n            <\/svg>\n                            <p class=\"h4\">Working in a job with exposure to dust, fumes and chemicals<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n        <div class=\"causes-and-triggers__item\">\n            <svg class=\"causes-and-triggers__icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#premature-birth\" \/>\n            <\/svg>\n                            <p class=\"h4\">Premature birth<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading flush-left\">Signs and symptoms of COPD include:<sup>1,7<\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"causes-and-triggers\">\n                    \n        <div class=\"causes-and-triggers__item\">\n            <svg class=\"causes-and-triggers__icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#coughing\" \/>\n            <\/svg>\n                            <p class=\"h4\">Frequent coughing or wheezing<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n        <div class=\"causes-and-triggers__item\">\n            <svg class=\"causes-and-triggers__icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#lungs\" \/>\n            <\/svg>\n                            <p class=\"h4\">Excess phlegm, mucus, or sputum production<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n        <div class=\"causes-and-triggers__item\">\n            <svg class=\"causes-and-triggers__icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#short-breath\" \/>\n            <\/svg>\n                            <p class=\"h4\">Shortness of breath<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n        <div class=\"causes-and-triggers__item\">\n            <svg class=\"causes-and-triggers__icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#lungs\" \/>\n            <\/svg>\n                            <p class=\"h4\">Trouble taking a deep breath<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Patients with COPD often experience \u2018flare-ups\u2019, also known as exacerbations.<sup>1<\/sup> These are periods of time when symptoms become worse or more intense. Flare-up triggers are the same as the causes of COPD, mainly infections, air pollution and irritants, such as dust. During a flare-up, it is important to seek medical help to manage and control the symptoms.<sup>8<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COPD is usually diagnosed using spirometry, a commonly used breathing test measuring lung function. It assesses how much air the lungs can breathe out. Additionally, a chest examination using a stethoscope is another technique that can be used for diagnosis.<sup>9<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Further support and resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many charities and organisations across the UK are dedicated to raising awareness and supporting individuals living with COPD and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Chiesi resources to support you with managing your condition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.copdandme.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>COPD &amp; Me<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For other resources to support you with managing your condition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandlung.org.uk\/conditions\/copd-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Asthma + Lung UK<\/strong><\/a><strong><u> <\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chss.org.uk\/chest-information-and-support\/common-chest-conditions\/copd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Chest, Heart &amp; Stroke Scotland<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/copd.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>COPD Support Ireland<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NHS overview of COPD<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For help with quitting smoking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/better-health\/quit-smoking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NHS quit smoking<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpmequit.wales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NHS Wales quit smoking support<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/health-matters-stopping-smoking-what-works\/health-matters-stopping-smoking-what-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Public Health England stopping smoking guidance<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For guidance on COPD in the workplace:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/copd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Health and Safety Executive<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"full-width-item alignfull\">\n        <div class=\"full-width-item__inner content content-large\">\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air pollution and respiratory diseases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although found everywhere, air pollution is most common in large, busy cities. Small airborne particles found in haze, smoke and dust present serious air quality problems. These small particles are formed during construction, in transport and in chemical industries. When inhaled, particles can enter the lungs, acting as direct irritants that cause the airways to swell and tighten, which leads to respiratory conditions and worsening of symptoms.<sup>10<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understand when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metoffice.gov.uk\/weather\/warnings-and-advice\/seasonal-advice\/pollen-forecast#?date=2024-06-14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>air pollution<\/strong><\/a> is predicted to be high in your local area according to the Met Office.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"full-width-item alignfull\">\n        <div class=\"full-width-item__inner content content-large\">\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Clean Air movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Global Action Plan\u2019s Clean Air movement helps businesses make changes in their air pollution production and encourages governments to bring about systemic change.<sup>11<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionforcleanair.org.uk\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.actionforcleanair.org.uk\/\"><strong>Get involved<\/strong><\/a> in the Global Action Plan to combat air pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patient Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top no-line\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"523\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-899 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-29.png 523w, https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-29-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>If you\u2019re a patient, or a carer of a patient, who has been prescribed one of our products, you\u2019ll find information and resources to help manage your condition here<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta left\">\n    \n            <a class=\"button cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/patient-resources\/\" target=\"\">\n            Access resources\n            <svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#arrow\" \/>\n            <\/svg>\n\n            <span class=\"line top\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"line right\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"line bottom\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"line left\"><\/span>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"back-to-top\">\n    <ul class=\"back-to-top-inner\">\n        <li>\n            <a class=\"back-to-top-link\">\n                <p>Back to&nbsp;top<\/p>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"references-block\">\n    <ol>\n<li>NHS. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd\/.<\/li>\n<li>COPD. Available at: https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/copd.html.<\/li>\n<li>Asthma + Lung UK. Chronic bronchitis. Available at: https:\/\/www.asthmaandlung.org.uk\/conditions\/copd-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease\/chronic-bronchitis.<\/li>\n<li>NHS. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes. Available at: https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd\/causes\/.<\/li>\n<li>Asthma + Lungs UK. What are the early life risks to children\u2019s lungs? Available from https:\/\/www.asthmaandlung.org.uk\/how-your-lungs-work\/risks-your-childs-lungs\/early-life.<\/li>\n<li>News Medical Life Science. Preterm birth linked to elevated risk of asthma or COPD in adulthood. Available from: https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20230330\/Preterm-birth-linked-to-elevated-risk-of-asthma-or-COPD-in-adulthood.aspx.<\/li>\n<li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. COPD: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment. Available at: https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/copd\/features\/copd-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment.html.<\/li>\n<li>NHS North Tees and Hartlepool. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and exacerbations or \u201cflare ups\u201d. Available at: https:\/\/www.nth.nhs.uk\/resources\/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-and-exacerbations-or-flare-ups\/.<\/li>\n<li>NHS. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diagnosis. Available at: https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd\/diagnosis\/.<\/li>\n<li>American Lung Association. Particle pollution. Available at: https:\/\/www.lung.org\/clean-air\/outdoors\/what-makes-air-unhealthy\/particle-pollution<\/li>\n<li>Global Action Plan. Action for Clean Air. 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