La bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive est une affection pulmonaire caractérisée par un blocage persistant de l’écoulement des gaz inspirés au niveau des poumons. C’est une maladie pulmonaire sous-diagnostiquée, qui engage le pronostic vital. Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) affect the airways and other structures of the lungs. Some of the most common are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ), asthma, occupational lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension. In addition to tobacco smoke, other risk factors include air pollution, occupational chemicals and dusts, and frequent lower respiratory infections during childhood. CRDs are not curable; however, various forms of treatment that help open the air passages and improve ... WHO fact sheet on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) provides key facts and information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, risk factors and WHO response. La enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC) es una enfermedad pulmonar crónica común, prevenible y tratable que afecta a hombres y mujeres de todo el mundo.
