WHAT IS CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is commonly known as COPD. It is a group of progressive lung diseases. People suffering from COPD are always having higher risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and other breathing disorders. COPD develops slowly over years and it is treatable.

Common symptoms of COPD are shortness of breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, mucus (sputum) production and cough. Major cause of developing COPD is cigarettes smoking. Other risk factors for COPD are exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes and increasing age.

The best way to prevent COPD is stop smoking and using respiratory protective equipment. Common diagnosis methods for COPD include chest X ray, CT scan, Spirometry and Arterial blood gas analysis test. Major treatments for COPD are Medications, Lung Therapy and Surgery. Timely diagnosis is necessary to control the effects of COPD.

If you are suffering from any breathing disorders then book your appointment today to undergo advanced treatments.

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