Pulmonology (2) Posts

Some people think that having difficulty breathing is just part of aging. However, breathing difficulties should never be ignored. Problems breathing or catching your breath after even minimal exertion can be the first signs of lung disease, including COPD, asthma and lung cancer. Learn the early warning signs so you can seek treatment before lung disease becomes serious or even life threatening. Early detection can save your life.

COPD - the common abbreviation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - is a common, long-term lung disease. People with COPD have an airflow problem that makes breathing very difficult all the time. The symptoms of COPD are often mild at first, but can progress and become debilitating. The more you know about COPD's risk factors and symptoms, the better you can reduce your chances of having the disease. 

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a serious disease and according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, more than 12 million people are currently diagnosed with COPD. Left untreated, COPD can cause serious, lifelong disability and is the third leading cause of death in the United States.

Bronchitis is defined as an inflammation of the lining of the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs. It is often characterized by coughing spasms that sometimes cause breathlessness.