Global Conference on Public Health & Epidemiology
October 22-24, 2026
Chronic Lung Disease
Chronic Lung Disease refers to a group of long-term conditions that affect the airways and lungs, leading to persistent breathing difficulties and reduced lung function. Common types include Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and pulmonary fibrosis. These conditions are often caused by long-term exposure to harmful substances such as tobacco smoke, air pollution, occupational dust, and chemical fumes. Symptoms typically include chronic cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, and fatigue, which may worsen over time. Although chronic lung diseases are not fully curable, early diagnosis and proper management can slow disease progression. Treatment strategies include medications, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation. Public health efforts focus on prevention, early screening, clean air initiatives, and education to reduce disease burden and improve respiratory health outcomes.
Adele Ann Webb
Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Thomas J Webster
Brown University, United States
Mariano Votta
Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva, Italy
Ashot Khachatryan
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia
Ches Jones
University of Arkansas, United States
Adeva A Elem
Mercer University, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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Sebastiano Venturi, Department of Public Health of Rimini, Italy
Title : Specific strategies over the life course for early identification, prevention, treatment, and long-term support
Christopher Ashton, Center for Recovery, Canada
Title : Population health, public health and the social determinants of health: The state of the science
Adele Ann Webb, Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Title : The nutritional management of healthy menu plans
Iuliana Vintila, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania
Title : Healthcare system profiles and pandemic outcomes: A cross-country multi-dimensional scaling analysis of Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Germany
Giuseppe Orlando, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Title : Change your genes – change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier, USCF School of Medicine, United States