Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

When dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a progressive lung condition that narrows airways and makes breathing tough, many people wonder why daily tasks become a struggle. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease usually develops after years of smoking or long‑term exposure to air pollutants, and it rarely shows up overnight. The disease is defined by persistent airflow limitation, which means the lungs lose elasticity and the tiny air sacs get damaged over time. Because the damage is irreversible, early detection and proper management are the only ways to keep symptoms from spiraling. If you’ve ever felt a tight chest after climbing stairs, that tightness could be a sign that COPD is already affecting your lungs.