What is COPD?
COPD
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a lung disease that is commonly characterized by a chronic restriction of airflow. COPD is a diagnosis that should be taken seriously. COPD is a variation of several obstructive breathing disorders. These include chronic and asthmatic bronchitis, as well as emphysema.This is a serious lung disease that progressively gets worse over time. While there is no current cure for COPD, it is treatable.
What Causes Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
COPD is often a direct consequence of cigarette smoking. COPD can also develop from exposure to chemicals and irritants, or as the result of long-term asthma. COPD is a cause of death in the United States that has been increasing. Patients are sometimes reluctant to seek medical help or embarrassed because they smoke regularly.
Miami Pulmonary Specialists specialize in the treatment of COPD. When being evaluated by one of our COPD experts, a full assessment and examination will be taken before a diagnosis and treatment protocol is made for your COPD.
Symptoms of COPD
- Persistent Coughing
- Excessive mucus
- Wheezing
- Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
- Inflammation or swollen bronchial tubes
What can Patients Expect?
If any of these symptoms are experienced on a daily basis, call Miami Pulmonary Specialists today.
A physical exam or pulmonary function test by the team at Miami Pulmonary Specialists is the best way to get the proper diagnosis and treatment of COPD. With preventative early detection and treatment using the latest technology, the chance of progression or advancement of COPD will be less likely.
If you have been diagnosed or feel that you may be suffering from COPD, contact Miami Pulmonary Specialists today.