COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, pretty much says it all. In COPD the Bronchioles (the pathways of air to the Aveoli), become inflamed and are occluded by mucus, because the Cilia which are responsible for pushing it out of the tract have been damaged. Because of the narrowing, the Aveoli attempt to increase the surface area so that more oxygen can be absorbed by the lungs, however this can lead to a problem as the dead space (space that is not the aveoli and can be absorbed) is then expanded as well, which leads to shortness of breath.
The answer is obsessive-compulsive disorder. Compulsive and usually unwanted thoughts and actions (rituals) are the common features of the disorder. Although OCD is usually associated with repeating the actions over and over, such as obsessive hand-washing or having to flick a light switch a certain number of times, many people who suffer from OCD struggle with frequent unwanted thoughts and images.
<span>Young children could volunteer with animal services, for example Guide Dogs for the Blind or Hero Dogs. They could volunteer at their local library or around the house to do chores, or around the neighbourhood, for example car washing.</span>
