Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow.

Types 

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease. It has two main forms of COPD:

• Chronic bronchitis, which involves a long-term cough with mucus
• Emphysema, which involves damage to the lungs over time

Signs & Symptoms:

• Occasional shortness of breath, especially after exercise
• Mild but recurrent cough
• Needing to clear your throat often, especially first thing in the morning

As the lungs become more damaged, you may experience:

• Shortness of breath, after even mild exercise such as walking up a flight of stairs
• Wheezing, or noisy breathing
• Chest tightness
• Chronic cough, with or without mucus
• Need to clear mucus from your lungs every day
• Frequent colds, flu, or other respiratory infections
• Lack of energy

In the later stages of COPD, symptoms may also include:

• Fatigue
• Swelling of the feet, ankles, or legs
• Weight loss

Causes (Nidan): 

• Tobacco smoking
• Occupational exposure
• Air pollution
• Genetics
• Other Causes

Treatments :

As per Ayurveda for the prevention or management of any disease, there are three broad steps described as

• Nidanaparivarjana, which includes lifestyle modifications and diet patterns,
• Samana (pacification treatment) and
• Sodhana (biopurifactory methods)

Additional Treatment

Yogasana & Pranayama