can animals also be affected by it?
Yes, like in horses and old dogs.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may occur in a number of other animals and may be caused by exposure to tobacco smoke. Most cases of the disease, however, are relatively mild. In horses it is known as recurrent airway obstruction, can be quite severe, and most often is linked to an allergic reaction to a fungus contained in contaminated hay or straw. COPD is also commonly found in old dogs.
what is the full form of c o p d Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease what are its signs? Shortness of breath, and a cough that produces sputum. tell me more about the effects of the 1st one In severe COPD, vigorous coughing may lead to rib fractures or to a brief loss of consciousness. what does the last word you said for 'signs' mean? It is mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways (the trachea and bronchi). what colour is it? Purulent sputum is typically yellow or green. what are the symptoms of copd? Breathing out may take longer than breathing in, chest tightness may occur along with symptoms of leg swelling and bulging neck veins. how is it diagnosed? Spirometry. what is this? It is a pulmonary function tests. what medications are prescribed for it? Inhaled bronchodilators like β agonists and anticholinergics, and steroids. how can you manage copd? Smoking cessation and supplemental oxygen. what reference does it have to culture? Many health systems have difficulty ensuring appropriate identification, diagnosis and care of people with COPD. what is its prognosis? COPD usually gets gradually worse over time and can ultimately result in death. It is estimated that 3% of all disability is related to COPD. do you need to undergo surgery? In severe cases , surgery is sometimes helpful and may include lung transplantation or lung volume-reduction surgery. how can you prevent it? They are potentially preventable through decreasing exposure to smoke and improving air quality. what tests are conducted for it? Chest X-ray and complete blood count. what kind of research is done on it? Mass spectrometry is being studied as a diagnostic tool in COPD also Infliximab, an immune-suppressing antibody, has been tested.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [SEP] Other animals
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may occur in a number of other animals and may be caused by exposure to tobacco smoke. Most cases of the disease, however, are relatively mild. In horses it is known as recurrent airway obstruction, can be quite severe, and most often is linked to an allergic reaction to a fungus contained in contaminated hay or straw. COPD is also commonly found in old dogs.