COPD Breakdown - Understanding Symptoms and Treatment

PACE Hospitals Podcast

COPD is a progressive lung disease that makes breathing difficult. It encompasses conditions like chronic bronchitis and emphysema, which are characterized by airflow limitation and persistent respiratory symptoms.

Living with COPD can be quite challenging for both patients and their caregivers. COPD symptoms range from shortness of breath and coughing to fatigue and reduced exercise tolerance, greatly affecting daily life. In this episode of COPD, we will discuss various strategies to manage these symptoms. These include adhering to medication, participating in pulmonary rehabilitation, using oxygen therapy, and making lifestyle modifications.

Join the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr. Pradeep Kiran Panchadi - Interventional Pulmonologist, Specialist in Bronchoscopy and EBUS to discuss the pathophysiology of COPD, risk factors, and the importance of early detection and management in improving outcomes for individuals living with this chronic condition.

Chapitres

1. COPD Breakdown - Understanding Symptoms and Treatment (00:00:00)

2. What are the airway diseases and explain the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? (00:01:05)

3. What are the warning signs of COPD that people should be aware of? (00:02:14)

4. Causes of COPD and how does smoking impact the development of COPD? (00:04:13)

5. Different stages of COPD and how they progress? (00:09:40)

6. How is COPD diagnosed? (00:10:10)

7. Is Asthma and COPD the same? If not, then what are the differences between them? (00:14:16)

8. What are the different treatment options available for COPD? (00:15:33)

9. What is the role of antibiotics in COPD treatment? (00:16:22)

10. How can COPD impact different parts of the body beyond the lungs? (00:17:20)

11. How to have a good life with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? (00:19:39)