World COPD Day: History
According to WHO, COPD will become the third leading cause of death in the whole world by 2030. In 2002, the first World COPD Day was celebrated. Every year about 50 countries from the world come forward and participate in the celebration of the day. Some key risk factors of COPD are tobacco smoking, indoor and outdoor pollution, and exposure to occupational dusts and chemicals.
World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) day is observed on the third Wednesday of November every year with an aim to raise awareness about the condition and promote COPD care all over the globe. The initiative is endorsed by the Global Imitative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in association with healthcare teams to lessen the burden of COPD, on the patients fighting other pulmonary ailments. The theme for World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder for the year 2019 is All together to End COPD.
Who Are At Risk? or Causes of COPD
Smoking is the main cause. But it is also seen that some persons smoke for years and never get COPD. Tobacco smoking both active and passive
Second is Asthmatic patients - People suffering from asthma and smoke are at higher risk of COPD
Over exposure to air pollutants
Excessive usage of biofuel for cooking
Occupational hazards, dust, and chemical fumes may irritate the lungs
Family history and people who have disorder runs in their families
The symptoms of COPD include dyspnea, wheezing, persistent cough with mucus, unexplained weight loss, and chest discomfort.
COPD develops gradually over the years in a person. So, mostly symptoms may appear at the age of 35 to 40.
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