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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are diseases of the airways and other structures of the lung. Some of the most common are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, occupational lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension. In addition to tobacco smoke, other risk factors include air pollution, occupational chemicals and dusts, and frequent […]

Eye Disease Caused By High Blood Pressure Along with causing heart and kidney problems, untreated high blood pressure can also affect our eyesight and lead to eye diseaseS. Hypertension can cause damage to the blood vessels in the retina, the area at the back of the eye where images focus. This eye disease is known

Edema Edema may be generalized or local. It can appear suddenly, but usually develops subtly – the patient may first gain weight, or wake up with puffy eyes. Many patients wait until symptoms are well advanced. Excess fluid is trapped in the body’s tissues. Swelling caused by edema commonly occurs in the hands, arms, ankles,