This disease is often confused with a smoker’s cough.
Let’s start by telling you something you sure already know: SMOKING IS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH . Having made this point clear, let’s talk about COPD .
Running out of air when climbing a ladder or going for a walk can be a symptom of serious lung disease. They are also warning signs that there are whistles or small roars in breathing, daily cough and phlegm, which may indicate that you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ).
This disease develops slowly over the years. One of its biggest risk factors is smoking. The COPD narrows the airway and permanently damage lungs.
Many times your symptoms are confused with the “simple” smoker’s cough or asthma. A lung function test can give clues about the causes of discomfort. If it is found to be COPD , you should stop smoking immediately. Treatment consists of taking medication that widens the airways (bronchodilators). Depending on the case, oxygen treatment may also be necessary. In addition, as support, you can do physical activity, breathing exercises and inhalations.