Definition of adobe. 1 : a brick or building material of sun-dried earth and straw. 2 : a structure made of adobe bricks. 3 : a heavy clay used in making adobe bricks; broadly : alluvial or playa clay in desert or arid regions.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes breathing difficulty and leads to other systemic problems. COPD is the tenth most prevalent disease worldwide. It's estimated that by 2050, COPD will be the fifth leading cause of death in the world.n addition to causing breathing difficulty, COPD results in cough, sputum production, and other symptoms. The disease can affect the whole body and lead to: 1  Weakness in the arms and legs. 2  Balance problems and increased risk of falls.
Causes & Symptoms. Falls are usually caused by a combination of several risk factors that jeopardize our ability to carry out the activities of daily living safely and securely. Many risk factors affect our ability to walk (our âgaitâ) and our balance. environmental risk factors.