Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung condition caused by two types of infections: bronchitis and emphysema. Both infections cause a blockage in the airway, resulting in breathing difficulty. Moreover, each year the United States has about 140,000 deaths related to COPD, which is approximately 1 death every 4 minutes. People between the ages of 65 and 74 years have a higher risk of COPD. Furthermore, 75% of COPD deaths are caused by smoking and 25% of COPD deaths are caused by either second-hand smoke or other conditions.
Resources
Additional Info:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) — American Lung Association
COPD - managing stress and your mood — MedlinePlus
About COPD — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Medical Nutrition Therapy Based on Nutrition Intervention for a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — Clinical Nutrition Research
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