Malattia Polmonare Ostruttiva Cronica -EPOC

Elderley patients and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Dr Pierluigi Struzzo
2024-04-27

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It occurs due to inflammation caused to the bronchi (tubes that bring the air to the alveoli and blood). Pollution, occupational hazards, cigarette smoking, all cause the cells to produce phlegm, to swell bronchial inner part and increasingly close the space for the air to come in. Mostrare di più

Bronchiectasis symptoms causes how COVID affected treatment

Dr John Chinegwundoh
2024-04-27

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. Mostrare di più

All about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

Dr Edward Cetti
2024-04-26

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a progressive lung condition that causes breathing difficulties due to airflow obstruction and inflammation. Here, Dr Edward Cetti, renowned consultant respiratory physician, offers expert insights into COPD, including the symptoms, the diagnosis and the available treatment options for the condition. Mostrare di più

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

Professor Indranil Chakravorty
2024-04-26

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. Mostrare di più