What Is Hypoventilation?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The lungs are the meeting point for oxygen, carbon dioxide, and blood. When this pair of organs is ill, it can certainly affect breathing and oxygen absorption. COPD covers a variety of progressive lung diseases the compromise the body’s ability to ventilate properly.
Tobacco use and prolonged exposure to chemicals are leading contributors to the development of these conditions. Emphysema is one of the most common COPD conditions. It damages air sacs in the lungs, making it difficult to exhale. Bronchitis is another common COPD that inflames bronchial tubes causing mucus to buildup. These conditions typically have no cure, merely management of the symptoms.
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