Please note there is no audio for this animation. In emphysema exposure to an irritant over many years causes an inflammation in the lungs which causes the following changes: Loss of elasticity of the lungs. These changes cause the air sacs (alveoli) to close before you have fully exhaled. As a result, air gets trapped […]
In chronic bronchitis exposure to an irritant over many years causes inflammation in the lungs which leads to the following changes: The smooth muscle in the airway becomes thicker and narrows the breathing tubes (airways). The narrowing is permanent and cannot be reversed. You may feel breathless because your lungs and muscles are working harder […]
Symptoms of COPD normally develop over many years Usually in patients who are over 35 years of age. A chronic cough is present on most days. Along with a cough there can be increase in the amount of spit or phlegm. The colour of your spit or phlegm may change from frothy and white to […]
