The evolution of a disease resulting in functional changes in your body is known as pathophysiology. To understand COPD’s pathophysiology, it’s important to understand the structure of the ...

The current pathophysiology of COPD encompasses three main characteristics: emphysema, chronic bronchitis and small airway disease. Macrophages and neutrophils are implicated in this process ...

1 Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care ... an inflammatory process and mucus plugging of the airways. Inflammation causes fibrosis in the airways and loss of tissue adjacent to it.