Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Management and Follow up.

COPD:

-  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, cough, sputum production and/or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis, bronchiolitis) and/or alveoli (emphysema) that cause persistent, often progressive, airflow obstruction that usually caused by significant exposure to noxious particles or gases. (1)(2)