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Not always cancer - incurable lung disease often result of smoking
An incurable disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is incurable. Scientists are currently trying to at least slow them down.
A smoker's lung does not have to mean lung cancer. It can also lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (Image: bilderzwerg / fotolia.com) symptoms
The disease goes through several stages and has a physical and mental impact. Shortness of breath and shortness of breath cause anxiety and depression.
Cause: smoking
The biggest danger of developing COPD is smoker. About a quarter of all smokers probably get sick in their lives, and many do not even know it, but consider their "smoker's cough" to be "normal.".
Other causes
In South America, Asia and Africa, cooking, heating and living by open fire is a risk. Another risk is a high pollution with fine dust due to smog.
Creeping course
Those affected often do not notice anything about the disease for years. Although the signs are nonspecific, but in their entirety in the knowledge of the disease but clear: mucus of mucus especially in the morning and shortness of breath. This occurs first with physical effort, later always.
Social consequences
The respiratory distress brings psychosocial consequences. Gradually, those affected hardly ever leave the apartment for fear of breathing problems. At some point, they can barely cope with everyday life or pursue a career.
Common cause of death
Lung diseases often go undetected. COPD is as unknown as it is deadly. In an advanced stage, alveoli will dissolve and any infection can now lead to death.
Hand in hand with lung cancer
If COPD has damaged the lungs, it quickly develops lung cancer. Comorbidities such as strokes or cardiovascular diseases are also likely.
What to do?
COPD can not be cured or undone. Those affected can only try not to aggravate the condition - avoiding any strain on the lungs. You need to stay away from dust and avoid infections. Patients should vaccinate extensively. Immediately stop smoking, goes without saying.
lung Sports
Absolutely necessary, so that the disease does not worsen, is lung sports. This slowly builds the muscles, strengthens the condition as well as resilience. COPD patients with advanced disease are exercising in the water.
How does lung sports work??
Pulmonary sports provides relaxation techniques, but especially methods to breathe easier. The affected train their mobility, build muscle, improve their movements and their elasticity. (Dr. Utz Anhalt)