Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Acceptability at Recruitment

NOT ACCEPTABLE

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

NOT ACCEPTABLE

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

Damage to the lungs, most commonly seen after long-term smoking, but also in relation to industrial exposures and some inherited conditions. The lung tissues are replace by large cavities, or bullae, and the lungs lose their elasticity. As a result, breathing becomes more and more difficult, and affected individuals become increasingly limited in their activities. Lung infections become more common, and are the leading cause of death.

Guidance

Procedural risk. Do not accept.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Emphysema

Chronic obstructive airways disease (COAD)

COPD

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012