One of my uncles was once a very beautiful, healthy,
strong man. He looked like a bodybuilder. But as he got older, I saw that his
health started to deteriorate. And a constant cough began to bother him a lot.
He went to the doctor. He was diagnosed with COPD.
To have a healthy life, we have to be "always
vigilant" about each of our organs. Otherwise, it is not done when the
time passes.
None of us can say when and how any part of this body
will become damaged. Some problems appear suddenly, and some problems come
gradually - but due to our lack of awareness and arbitrariness, they become big
at one time. Then it becomes difficult to handle!
Experts say - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) is a type of complex lung disease. It causes breathing problems.
21 percent of people over the age of 40 in the country
suffer from COPD, of whom 62 percent are smokers. About 63,000 people die from
this disease every year. COPD is a complex and lifelong health problem.
Therefore, widespread awareness is needed to prevent this disease.
In COPD, some of the walls of the small sacs or
alveoli in the lungs are destroyed. The elasticity of the small tubes in the
lungs decreases and the walls of the tubes thicken, narrowing the passage of
air. COPD starts gradually. It increases over time. The disease manifests
itself in middle age or old age.
Symptoms of COPD are cough, phlegm, wheezing,
shortness of breath, chest tightness, etc.
This disease is closely related to smoking. In
addition, air pollution, dust, smoke, etc. cause inflammation in the lungs,
which can cause COPD. This disease causes permanent damage to the lungs, which
cannot be completely cured. The patient has to spend his life using various
types of inhalers and, if necessary, low-level oxygen at home.
COPD patients often have lung infections, so
antibiotics are sometimes needed.
The difference between this disease and asthma is in
the symptoms and treatment.
To avoid COPD, smoking and tobacco must be avoided.
The adverse effects of air pollution can be prevented by eating vitamin C-rich
fruits or vegetables. Lemon, amalaki, guava, grapefruit, pineapple, mango,
grapes, green pepper, olives, plums, oranges, tomatoes, cabbage, etc. are
important sources of vitamin C.
Some very simple and easy awareness can give everyone
a beautiful healthy life. Know – to lead a healthy life.
