People who manage to quit smoking when living with COPD are likely to: Have fewer chest infections. Have fewer hospital admissions. Less decline of lungs and less lung damage. Respond better to the effect of inhalers and other medicines than smokers.
Important Don’t ignore early warning signs! AMBER Early recognition and treatment of a chest infection can prevent further damage to your lungs and hopefully keep you out of hospital. Always finish your course of antibiotics and/or steroids. If you have a chest infection take things easy, rest more and drink plenty of fluids. If your […]
The doctor or nurse will assess you to decide if you have COPD and to identify any risk factors you have for developing the condition. They will ask you questions about your past medical history, your home circumstances and your general health and lifestyle. These questions may include:- Your symptoms and how they are affecting your […]
Symptoms of COPD normally develop over many years Usually in patients who are over 35 years of age. A chronic cough is present on most days. Along with a cough there can be increase in the amount of spit or phlegm. The colour of your spit or phlegm may change from frothy and white to […]
