Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as COPD, refers to a group of respiratory illnesses that causes airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. You may develop this lung condition from external factors or genetic issues; it is a chronic disease that gets worse over time. COPD cannot be cured permanently, but can be managed if diagnosed early.
People with such lung conditions may develop several other health issues. Symptoms of COPD often include:
- Tightness in Your Chest
- Breathing Difficulty
- Wheezing
- Coughing
- Fatigue
- Frequent Colds and Infections
- Chronic Cough with Mucus
Air pollution and smoking cigarettes are the most common factors that cause COPD. Although asthma is not regarded as one of the conditions ranked as COPD, many people may suffer from both conditions. Dr. Tarun Kumar Baid is one of the best pulmonologists in Siliguri. Consult your doctor if you notice persistent and prolonged changes in breathing. Get treated with effective medications and lead a healthy life.
Dr. Tarun Kumar Baid
Consultant - Pulmonology & Critical Care in SiliguriMBBS (North Bengal Medical College),
MD Respiratory Medicine (Sardar Patel Medical College)
DAA (Asthma & Allergy) University of Colorado, USA
