World COPD Day: Know Symptoms, Risk Factors, Ways To Prevent Chronic Lung Disease

COPD is a preventable disease, and the primary step involves quitting smoking and minimizing exposure to air pollutants. (Credit: pixabay/ HansMartinPaul)

The third Wednesday of November is marked as World COPD Day every year to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and share information on ways to prevent it.

COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that leads to restricted airflow in the lungs and breathing difficulties. It is estimated as the third leading cause of death and affects more than 65 million people worldwide.