What Is COPD? Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease #3330079 (License: Personal Use)

The image illustrates Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), highlighting two hallmark changes: chronic bronchial inflammation with excessive mucus production obstructing airflow, and emphysematous destruction of alveolar membranes, reducing gas exchange efficiency. These structural alterations result in progressive airflow limitation and respiratory distress.

Used on medical education pages, patient information sites, or pulmonology resource hubs to visually explain COPD pathophysiology; matches user intent for understanding disease mechanisms, symptoms, or treatment rationale.