{"id":13316,"date":"2023-04-20T17:26:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T23:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/?post_type=blog&p=13316"},"modified":"2023-04-20T17:26:55","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T23:26:55","slug":"asbestos-and-copd","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/asbestos-blog\/amianto-y-epoc\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbestos and COPD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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COPD is a group of breathing diseases that can be aggravated by asbestos exposure.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a related group of respiratory conditions<\/a> that includes emphysema and bronchitis. COPD is a progressive illness, which means that its symptoms typically worsen with time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

COPD affects millions, but not all know that it can be linked to asbestos.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you may have been exposed to asbestos, speak with your healthcare provider about tests and screening to help detect the presence of asbestos fibers and <\/strong>asbestos-related diseases<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COPD affects more than 16 million adults<\/a> across the United States. It is a leading cause of both disability and death<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COPD has a variety of potential causes, but most people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have a history of cigarette smoking. However, tobacco use is not the only risk factor for this disease. Experts believe that exposure to environmental hazards<\/a>, including air pollution and asbestos contamination<\/a>, could also cause or contribute to its development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While scientists have yet to determine whether asbestos exposure can cause COPD by itself, a growing body of evidence suggests that asbestos exposure could\u2014at the very least\u2014increase an individual\u2019s lifetime chance of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a respiratory condition characterized by obstructed airflow to and from the lungs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, COPD is not a single disease. It is, instead, a diagnostic label that can encompass several different illnesses. In the United States, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease typically includes the following conditions<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n