S. A. S. Nagar, November 14-After heart disease and cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third most dangerous disease in the world and causes a large number of deaths. In this regard, a team of doctors from IVY Hospital Mohali while talking to reporters here said that many people consider respiratory problems and cough as an effect of aging but this disease (COPD) can last for years without causing respiratory distress. can also develop.

Dr. Suresh Kumar Goyal, Dr. Sonal, Dr. Ranjit Kumar Gon and Dr. Jagpal Pandher in the team of doctors gave information about various facts and myths about lung related diseases. There is a progressive form that makes it difficult to breathe. He said that symptoms start appearing in more advanced stages of the disease.

He said the disease most often occurs in people 40 years of age or older who have a history of smoking. These may be individuals who are current or ex-smokers. He said that the majority (about 90 percent) of people suffering from the disease have a history of smoking and that smoking is responsible for 46 percent of cases of the disease. After that, outdoor and indoor pollution is responsible for 21 percent of the disease cases and occupational exposure to gases and fumes is responsible for 16 percent.