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Breathe Stronger: COPD
Presented from India by Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Srivastava0
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Case Description
Breathe Stronger: COPD" is a crucial initiative aimed at improving the lung function and overall quality of life for people living with COPD. COPD, which includes conditions like chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is characterized by reduced airflow in and out of the lungs. Breathing exercises are a...
Case Summary
- COPD is a preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation, primarily caused by exposure to noxious particles or gases. Unlike earlier classifications, chronic bronchitis and emphysema are now both categorized under the broader term COPD, but bronchitis can have bronchitic phenotype or EMP phenotype. Diagnosis relies on cardinal symptoms like breathlessness, chronic cough, and history of risk factors, confirmed by spirometry.
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Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Srivastava
Alumni- Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Medical SciencesConsultant – Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Medanta Hospitals, Lucknow
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