Types of COPD

Types of COPD

COPD is usually the result of a combination of two conditions, emphysema and chronic obstructive bronchitis. Most people who have COPD have both conditions. Emphysema occurs when the alveoli, small air sacks in the lungs where oxygen is absorbed into the body, are damaged by smoke or other lung irritants. This damage also can destroy the walls of the air sacs, resulting in fewer and larger air sacs and less ability to absorb oxygen into the bloodstream.

Chronic irritation and inflammation of the airways is the hallmark of chronic obstructive bronchitis. The airway becomes thickened and overproduces mucus, leading to airway obstruction.

COPD: Types list

The list of types of COPD mentioned in various sources includes:

• Chronic bronchitis
• Pulmonary emphysema

Curable Types of COPD:

• Smoking induced COPD
• Occupational exposure induced COPD
• Air pollution induced COPD

Rare Types of COPD:

• Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency induced COPD
• Cooking smoke induced COPD
• Repeated lung infection induced COPD
• Silicosis induced COPD
• Emphysema
• Chronic bronchitis
• Panacinar emphysema
• Paraseptal emphysema
• Centriacinar emphysema

COPD: Rare Types

Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

COPD: Related Disease Topics

More general medical disease topics related to COPD include:

• Respiratory conditions
• Lung conditions
• Chronic lower respiratory diseases
• Chest conditions
• Asthma-like conditions
• Smoking-related conditions

Research More About COPD

• COPD: Introduction
• Symptoms: COPD
• Complications: COPD
• Causes: COPD
• Treatments: COPD
• Deaths: COPD

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