Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica - EPOC

How COPD affects the body

Por Professor Indranil Chakravorty
2024-05-04

In the first of a two-part series on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), esteemed Hitchin-based consultant pulmonologist, Professor Indranil Chakravorty explains what COPD is, what causes it, and how it affects the respiratory system as well as the rest of the body. Ver más

COPD: understanding and awareness can help prevent deaths

Por Dr Anne Mier
2024-05-04

The second most common lung condition in the UK, COPD can make even the simplest of tasks impossible. COPD Awareness Month is here and we help you to understand the risks. Ver más

Bronchiectasis symptoms causes how COVID affected treatment

Por Dr John Chinegwundoh
2024-05-03

The number of people in the UK with bronchiectasis is increasing. So, we spoke to Dr John Chinegwundoh, a respiratory physician in London, to find out what is causing it, how it is different to other conditions such as bronchitis and COPD and how COVID-19 is affecting treatment at the moment. Ver más

Part 2: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): prognosis and treatment

Por Professor Indranil Chakravorty
2024-05-03

In the second part of a two part series on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), esteemed consultant pulmonologist Professor Indranil Chakravorty explains the stages and prognosis of COPD. The Hitchin-based consultant also discusses treatments available to patients. Ver más