Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease for the Correctional Nurse
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease for the Correctional Nurse Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD ) is actually a group of diseases that cause a blockage in airflow and breathing. It includes chronic bronchitis, hyper-reactive airway disease and emphysema. Tobacco smoke is the main factor in the development and further progression of the disease, but exposure to…