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PHAC Data Blog: COPD

COPD is a chronic condition that causes shortness-of-breath and cough. It is caused by prolonged exposure to irritants for the lungs which include smoking tobacco. PHAC's Data Blog is a great resource to find quick facts and the latest data on different public health issues. This month we're looking at COPD.

Prevalence

COPD is an ongoing debilitating and chronic illness that can be brought on by long-term exposures to irritants to the lung like tobacco smoke. Its symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing and sputum production. The condition is most prevalent in older adults. The disease isn't curable but treatments can slow its progression, improve symptoms and improve quality of life.

COPD is most common in people over 65, and its prevalence increases as you get older. COPD is the most significant cause of death and morbidity in Canada. It also has a significant effect on morbidity, mortality and canadian pacific All health care utilization. In BC, the burden of COPD is significant and Canadian pacific Pulmonary Fibrosis is increasing with the aging of the population.

The prevalence of COPD is largely underestimated by current sources of data. This is probably due the different methods used in surveys and different characteristics of the population. But, despite the differences in prevalence estimates, it is clear that the disease is extremely common.

A lung function test, also known as Spirometry is a test that can be performed in primary treatment to monitor COPD and determine if it is a cause. Increased utilization of spirometry in the general population may help to diagnose and manage the disease and could ultimately lower health care costs associated with this common condition.

Symptoms

COPD is a canadian pacific chronic lymphocytic leukemia lung disease that leads to symptoms like shortness of breathe coughing, sputum and sputum. It is typically due to long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, which is most often cigarette smoke. It can be difficult to diagnose, and it is sometimes mistakenly identified as asthma or other diseases with similar symptoms. It is a complex disease that has four distinct forms: COPD-asthma (non-acute) COPD-asthma (acute) and COPD/chronic bronchitis (canadian pacific acute lymphocytic leukemia).

A recent study conducted by Gershon and colleagues has shown that a significant proportion of patients suffering from COPD are underdiagnosed (10). The study showed that undiagnosed participants had significantly more frequent hospital visits and emergency department visits as compared to those without COPD and were also more likely to smoke. It is believed that the underuse of spirometry and the incorrect diagnosis of nonspecific respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea may contribute to underdiagnosis of COPD (10). Patients with suspected COPD should have post-bronchodilator spirometry and the use of anticholinergic medicines can aid in improving canadian pacific black lung disease function. This will result in better treatment for the patient and reduce the costs to healthcare systems.

Diagnosis

A prompt diagnosis of COPD can decrease the frequency of exacerbations, and reduce the severity of symptoms. COPD symptoms can be diagnosed by a history and physical examination, as well as the simple breathing test known as spirometry. In high-income nations, spirometry can be used to identify chronic respiratory conditions. However in low and middle-income nations the test isn't always accessible. Follow-up is important to assess the effectiveness of treatment, Canadian pacific pulmonary fibrosis inhaler use, canadian pacific pulmonary Fibrosis and the efficacy of the regimen at controlling symptoms.