https://padlet.com/moates18/ov20s8fc7ecx Made with a dash of wit en-us 2018-03-14 18:26:58 UTC 2018-03-14 19:04:29 UTC hello@padlet.com moates18 https://padlet.com/moates18/ov20s8fc7ecx/wish/242051162 This imbalance can result from chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It can also be a result of long-term lung irritants, such as chemical fumes and heavy, industrial dust. COPD can also be caused by preterm birth, as the lungs are not fully developed.  Genes also play a role possibly getting this imbalance. ]]> 2018-03-14 18:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/moates18/ov20s8fc7ecx/wish/242051162 moates18 https://padlet.com/moates18/ov20s8fc7ecx/wish/242054214 Coughing and chest tightness are two very common symptoms of COPD. Frequent respiratory infections, shortness of breath, or wheezing are also tell-tale symptoms of this imbalance. Another symptom of COPD is whole body fatigue and the inability to complete exercise. ]]> 2018-03-14 18:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/moates18/ov20s8fc7ecx/wish/242054214 moates18 https://padlet.com/moates18/ov20s8fc7ecx/wish/242056412 Rescue inhalers are a typical treatment plan, as well as oral steroids. Steroid and Bronchodilator medications are also recommended. One can also engage in regular physical exercise and quit smoking in order to improve their chances of not getting this imbalance. Oxygen therapy is also an option, as well as pulmonary rehabilitation, but these are for the more serious imbalances. ]]> 2018-03-14 18:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/moates18/ov20s8fc7ecx/wish/242056412 moates18 https://padlet.com/moates18/ov20s8fc7ecx/wish/242063480 COPD effects the process of gas exchange in the respiratory system. Emphysema (which is often associated with COPD), can lead to the destruction of the small air sacs that make it possible for oxygen to enter the blood. This destruction leads to large air pockets forming in the lungs. These pockets are called bullae. The bullae does not exchange oxygen or carbon dioxide, as they would in the lung tissue  of normal, functioning lungs. The gas exchange that takes place in a body with COPD is considered abnormal, since the airflow pathways are obstructed. ]]> 2018-03-14 18:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/moates18/ov20s8fc7ecx/wish/242063480