• COPD is disease of airways resulting from exposure to smoke, pollutants and other obnoxious gases and particles. copd is often result of smoke exposure intentional or unintentional. Thickened and increased mucous secreting glands . there is increased reids index. narrowed airway mean increase effort to breath and repeated expectorations.

• COPD is progressive and lead to variety of ill effect on health.

• Repeated admission can categorize it to GOLD category E as per latest guideline.

• Proper etiological classification & treatment under care of pulmonologist is helpful to save life of your loved ones and elderly parents.

• smoking is strongly discouraged in copd.

Smoking and Tobacco

1. As per WHO ,smoking kills half of its user

2. It is one of important cause of COPD.

3. Early intervetion to quit smoking will help to reduce further impact on lungs by smoke.

4. Smoking is also risk factor for lung cancer 

COPD breathing exercises:

COPD breathing exercises differ from routine deep breathing exercises.What to be followed and what not to be followed is taught well at our centre.

We also provide pulmonary rehabilitation service.