Conclusion
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a chronic respiratory condition that includes a triad of respiratory problems. They are chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. Patients may have two of these conditions or all three.
The most common signs and symptoms include breathlessness, mucus production, and chronic cough. However, every particular disease in the triad has its own characteristic signs and symptoms.
Treatment for COPD aims to improve the symptoms and reduce the exacerbations while preserving lung function as much as possible. These patients should consider smoking cessation to reduce mortality rates, and their follow-up is essential to prevent emergency situations with electrolyte alterations and other complications.