The theme of COPD Day in 2023 is the life of lung, which is urgent. The purpose of COPD Day is not only to remind people of this disease, but also to advocate a healthy lifestyle, such as quitting smoking and avoiding inhaling harmful gases, so as to prevent the occurrence of COPD. At the same time, this day also calls on all sectors of society to strengthen medical research and rehabilitation treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to provide patients with better quality of life and medical support.
Around the world, many medical institutions and communities will use this day to hold various activities, such as health talks and free screening. To raise public awareness and concern about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Therefore, June 165438+ 10/6 COPD Day became an important health promotion day, helping more people to understand, prevent and manage COPD.
Establish World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, referred to as chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a general term for chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The main symptoms are prolonged cough, expectoration and shortness of breath. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is progressive and irreversible. The clinical manifestations are repeated coughing, expectoration and wheezing for a long time, which will develop into cor pulmonale over time and may eventually involve all systems of the whole body. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a preventable and treatable disease.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has collected the opinions of experts from various countries and formulated a global initiative for the prevention and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Its purpose is to help people improve their understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and improve the current situation of inadequate diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Wednesday 165438+ 10 in the third week of June every year is designated as World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day.