What is COPD?
COPD – CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious group of lung conditions that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. These conditions cause permanent changes in the lungs that make breathing more difficult. COPD may not always show up on an X-ray. However, when it does, doctors may notice visible signs, such as air pockets in lung tissue, a lowered diaphragm, or enlarged lungs. Doctors may […]