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Dr. Balachandar MPulmonologist • 19 Years Exp.DNB(Respireatory diseases), M.D
Facts about COPD?

do you know what is COPD ?

It is a 4th leading cause of death and very soon it will be a 3rd leading cause of death worldwide.

Are we aware of it?

1.Do you smoke for many years ?
2.Are you working in a polluted environment ?
3.Having cough,breathlessness, chest discomfort?

you may have COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

It is a preventable as well as treatable and progressive disease

Causes high morbidity and mortality worldwide.

I feel it is more dangerous than cancer it term of morbidity and mortality.

what to do?
First Stop smoking!
consult your doctor if you have symptoms!
Do Pulmonary function test and diagnose COPD!
Treat accordingly!

Treatment:
Very potent inhaled drugs are available now!
you can control your symptoms with the drugs and live a quality life!!!

Stop smoking !!! start living!!!

Dr.M.Balachandar
9597597445