Identification of Changes in the Lifestyle of Patients with COPD: A Literature Review

Abstract

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease consisting of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Its main clinical manifestations include dyspnea, chronic cough, and fatigue, symptoms that progress as the disease develops, potentially leading to hospitalization in severe stages. The aim of this study was to identify changes in the lifestyle of patients with COPD. A documentary literature review was conducted, searching for changes in quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using various databases; Google Scholar, Scielo, Scopus, Web of Science, Elsevier, for the period 2018-2022. It is concluded that lifestyle changes in people with COPD are numerous and affect physical, functional, psychological, and economic aspects, posing a significant challenge for both friends and family of the affected individuals. COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide and has become a public health issue in the country, underscoring the importance of considering the quality of life changes that arise with this disease.