CHRONIC BRONCHITIS AND EMPHYSEMA (COPD)
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<strong>CHRONIC</strong> <strong>BRONCHITIS</strong> <strong>AND</strong><br />
<strong>EMPHYSEMA</strong> (<strong>COPD</strong>)<br />
These 2 diseases of the lungs and the airways are common. They are usually referred to as<br />
ChronicObstructive Pulmonary Disease (<strong>COPD</strong>), which is a common cause of death. The<br />
distinction between <strong>COPD</strong> and allergic and non-allergic asthma is very important because the<br />
treatment for each condition is different.<br />
<strong>COPD</strong> Sufferers have one or more of the following complaints:<br />
• Chronic cough with or without exertion<br />
• Shortness of breath on exertion or even at rest<br />
• Wheezing, a whistling noise from the lungs<br />
• Chest tightness with huffing and puffing<br />
• Blowing air from pursed lips offer some help<br />
• Long history of untreated or poorly managed asthma<br />
• Production of large amount of sputum specially in the morning<br />
Cigarette smoking can result in emphysema and chronic bronchitis, although many of the<br />
emphysema and chronic bronchitis sufferers have never smoked. Neglected asthma can lead to<br />
emphysema. The role that allergy and asthma play in leading to emphysema is being<br />
aggressively investigated at this time. Symptoms are usually chronic but gradually progressive to<br />
the extent that the disease progresses unnoticed even by the afflicted individuals themselves.<br />
This group of respiratory diseases needs special medical attention to allow for early<br />
detection and early treatment to slowdown the progression of the disease and prevent<br />
serious complications and premature death. Early detection and early treatment will<br />
slowdown the progression of the disease and prevent serious complications and premature death.
Paying no or insufficient attention to the slowly progressive symptoms of <strong>COPD</strong>, and<br />
leaving them unchecked is a serious mistake. The use of lung function tests is highly<br />
recommended for early detection of <strong>COPD</strong>.<br />
CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION ON <strong>COPD</strong> <strong>AND</strong> HOW TO GET SCREENED <strong>AND</strong><br />
TREATED.<br />
WE CAN HELP.<br />
Allergy, Asthma, Sinus and Immunology Center<br />
201 Eighth Street South Suite 107<br />
Naples, FL 34102<br />
Phone: (239) 261-5599<br />
www.allergytoday.com