Respiratory
COPD
COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.
Warning Signs & Symptoms
⚠️Shortness of breath
⚠️Wheezing
⚠️Chest tightness
⚠️Chronic cough
⚠️Sputum production
Common Causes
🔍Smoking
🔍Air pollution
🔍Chemical fumes
🔍Genetic factors
🔍Alpha-1 deficiency
Diagnostic Tests
✓Spirometry
✓Chest X-ray
✓CT scan
✓Arterial blood gas
✓Alpha-1 antitrypsin testing
Treatment Options
💊Bronchodilators
💊Inhaled corticosteroids
💊Pulmonary rehabilitation
💊Oxygen therapy
💊Lifestyle changes
Recommended Specialist
Dr Sanjay Kumar Thakur
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), Diabetes Fellowship (CMC Vellore), Oncology Fellowship (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK), DFID Certification
25+ years
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Contact Information
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Location
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Hours
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