Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.
· Shortness of breath, especially during physical activities
· Frequent respiratory infections
· Wheezing
· Lack of energy
· Chest tightness
· Unintended weight loss (in later stages)
· A chronic cough that may produce mucus (sputum) that may be clear, white, yellow or greenish
· Swelling in ankles, feet or legs
Many people with COPD have mild disease that requires little treatment other than quitting smoking. Even for more advanced diseases, there are effective treatments that can control symptoms, slow progression, reduce the risk of complications and exacerbations, and improve your ability to lead an active life.
BMC's BPAP device is designed to provide non-invasive ventilation for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Respiratory Insufficiency.
BMC's BPAP device is designed to provide non-invasive ventilation for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Respiratory Insufficiency.
Keep a healthy and balanced diet is important to people with COPD. There are some tips for you to get good control for COPD with healthy diet.
The 2022 theme for World COPD Day is "Your lungs for life" which aims to highlight the importance of lifelong lung health.
Oxygen therapy is a treatment that provides you with extra oxygen to breathe in it.
Patients with COPD, how to do some smart exercises to ease & slowdown the disease developing. Here comes some of the lifestyles management & physical activity for you to follow.
