Effect of Anti-Oxidants on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory lung disease and is the fifth leading cause of death worldwide.The major symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing.It's caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases, smoking and particulate matter.People with COPD are at increased risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other health issues.Nutritional support, anti-oxidants rich foods in particular can be of great benefits to control and partially reverse the effects of COPD.To increase the quality of life and reduce the complication associated with the progression of COPD, nutritional support is highly recommended.Researchers around the world have speculated several works on the role of antioxidant rich food for the control of COPD.These recent developments have given way for the preparation of more such herbal formulations and supplements.In this review, recent developments on the supplement of various organic compounds and its use on the control of COPD will be discussed.