COPD Southern
Did you know that COPD is thought to be widely under-diagnosed in the community.
Many people have been putting up with symptoms for a long time before they seek medical attention
"It's just a smokers cough" "I'm just getting Old"
Do you have what sounds like COPD?
Are you short of breath ? Worse with exercise
Do you have a persistent cough (with or without mucus/sputum production ?
Do you have a wheeze (whistling noise when breathing out) ?
Are you or were you a smoker ?
Have you been exposed to long term dusts or fumes ? Possibly in your working life
If you have any symptoms...
You should discuss them with your doctor and they will order Spirometry (a simple breathing test) to confirm (or not) a diagnosis of COPD
All that glitters is not gold - These symptoms are also common to many other health issues - It is important to do the breathing test to ensure that the correct cause is found.