Is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease contagious?

Question
Hello doctor,
I am 25 years old this year with signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), I have been married for 3 years and currently have a baby over 2 years old. Is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease contagious? And if I want to have a second baby, will it affect the health of the fetus? I would like to thank you
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Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Huy Nhat - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Danang International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease contagious? ", the doctor answered as follows:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease must be examined and diagnosed by a specialist, often seen in people who smoke a lot, have been around for a long time, the disease needs to be well controlled, the disease is not contagious. , there is little genetic factor, but your child is at risk for this as well as many other diseases if exposed to secondhand smoke (passive smoking).
If you still have questions about whether chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is contagious, you can go to a medical facility under Vinmec Health System for early examination and treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you a lot of health.
Best regards!