Here are the definitions of some of the COPD terms you'll find on the site.
You'll find many more definitions like these in the FREE Guide to Better Breathing.
| Airways | Tubes that carry air into and out of the lungs. |
| Asthma | Respiratory condition caused by episodic narrowing of the airways in response to a trigger; symptoms include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and labored breathing. |
| Chronic Bronchitis | Long duration, frequently recurring inflammation of the airways sometimes causing breathlessness. Cough and sputum production are key features. |
| COPD | Also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It's a chronic lung condition that gets worse over time. It includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. |
| Emphysema | Chronic lung disease in which there is permanent damage to the tiny air sacs at the end of airways (alveoli). |
| Mucus | A thick fluid produced by the lining of some organs of the body. |
| Progressive | Increasing in severity over time. |
| Pulmonary | Pertaining to the lungs. |
| Symptom | Any indication of disease noticed or felt by a patient; in contrast, a sign of an illness is an objective observation. |
This glossary is just a start. There's a lot more to learn about COPD. Start by learning more about what it is, and then learn some tips for living with it.
