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They are surrounded by blood vessels that take in the oxygen and deliver it through the blood stream to the rest ofthe body. As your body uses the oxygen, a waste gas is produced called carbon dioxide that the blood carries back to the lungs to be expelled as you exhale.  \nGas exchange is the process of getting oxygen into your body and expelling carbon dioxide.  \nAmerican Lung Association [www.lung.org](www.lung.org)  \nCenters for Disease Control & Prevention [www.cdc.gov/copd](www.cdc.gov/copd)  \nAmerican Thoracic Society [www.thoracic.org](www.thoracic.org)  \nCOPD Foundation [www.copdfoundation.org](www.copdfoundation.org)  \n1  \n2  \nWhat are Chronic Lung Diseases?  \nThere are several categories of chronic lung diseases:  \nChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)  \n􀂄 Chronic bronchitis  \n􀂄 Emphysema  \n􀂄 Asthma  \nRestrictive (interstitial) lung disease  \nOther conditions  \nWhat is COPD?  \nCOPD is an obstruction in the airways that makes breathing harder and may affect the process of gas exchange. This condition is mostly caused by smoking.  \nCATEGORIES OF COPD:  \nChronic bronchitis is an inflammation (or irritation) of the airways (also called bronchial tubes) in the lungs. When the airways are irritated, thick mucus forms in  \nthem. The mucus plugs up the airways and makes it hard for air to get into your lungs.  \nEmphysema is a condition in which the airways of the lungs are damaged and lose their elasticity or stretchiness. This causes your airway to collapse, trapping the air in the sacs, which makes breathing harder and decreases the amount of oxygen that enters the blood vessels.  \nAsthma is also a chronic lung disease where the airways in your lungs become inflamed and narrowed. When you have an asthma attack the muscles that surround the airway both tighten and spasm making it difficult to breathe.  \nWhat is a Restrictive or Interstitial Lung Disease?  \nThis disease occurs when there is scarring to the lungs causing the airways to beinflexible and stiff. When this occurs, it interferes with the process of oxygen entering the blood vessels, which makes breathing more difficult.  \nOTHER CHRONIC LUNG DISEASES ARE:  \n􀂄 Cystic Fibrosis  \n􀂄 Lung Cancer  \n3  \n4  \nTechniques for Managing Symptoms of Chronic Lung Disease  \nBREATHING RETRAINING  \nAs a person with a chronic lung disease, you need to learn techniques to assist you with inhaling and exhaling to move oxygen in and out ofthe lungs.  \nOne of the most basic, but helpful, things you can do to improve the quality of your breathing is Pursed-Lip Breathing.  \nHOW TO:  \n􀂄 Relax your neck and shoulder muscles.  \n􀂄 Inhale slowly through the nose.  \n􀂄 Exhale slowly (about twice as long as your inhale) through pursed or tightly pressed lips.  \nYOU CAN DO THIS TECHNIQUE ANYTIME OR ANYWHERE!!  \nShortness of Breath (Dyspnea)– Tracking Your Symptoms  \nOne of the most common symptoms you may experience when diagnosed with a chronic lung disease is dyspnea or shortness of breath.  \nThe Dyspnea Scale rates your shortness of breath on a scale from 1-10 when you exercise or perform activities of daily living (ADLs)  \n\n| 0 | Nothing at all |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 0.5 | Very, very slight (just noticeable) |  |\n| 1 | Very slight |  |\n| 2 | Slight (light) |  |\n| 3 | Moderate |  |\n| 4 | Somewhat severe |  |\n| 5 | Severe (heavy) |  |\n| 6 |  |  |\n| 7 | Very severe |  |\n| 8 |  |  |\n| 9 |  |  |\n| 10 | Very, very severe |  |\n\nBe aware of your dyspnea symptoms so that you can report them to members of your medi","cbCaimYwigJyC9jK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimYwigJyC9jK","pdf",623293,"English","# Resources\n## What You Need to Know about Your Lungs\n## What are Chronic Lung Diseases?\n## What is COPD?\n## What is a Restrictive or Interstitial Lung Disease?\n# Techniques for Managing Symptoms of Chronic Lung Disease\n## Breathing Retraining\n## Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea) - Tracking Your Symptoms\n## The Dyspnea Cycle\n## Breaking the Dyspnea Cycle\n## Relaxation and Airway Clearance Techniques\n## Medications","[{\"question\":\"How does gas exchange work in the lungs?\",\"answer\":\"Air travels through airways to the alveoli, where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide is carried back to the lungs to be exhaled. 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