Why the Whitehall Clinic provides the best private COPD treatment in the UK
What is COPD?
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a progressive lung disease that affects a person's breathing.
The term COPD typically included two main conditions - emphysema and chronic (long-term) bronchitis.
Emphysema usually refers to the destruction of tiny air sacks at the end of the airways in the lungs, whilst chronic bronchitis is caused by repeated or constant irritation to the airway linings, forming thick mucus that can cause difficulties with breathing.
One of the leading causes of death worldwide, COPD alone, caused the deaths of over 3.23 million people in 2019, with 90% of COPD related deaths occurring in those under the age of 70 – predominantly affecting low and middle income countries.
COPD symptoms
Typically caused by long-term exposure to irritants like cigarette smoke or air pollution, COPD can be characterized by symptoms such as:
Shortness of breath, especially during physical activity
Wheezing or a whistling sound when breathing
Chest tightness
Chronic cough, often producing mucus
Frequent respiratory infections
These symptoms often get worse, known as flare ups, and usually last for a few days, often requiring additional medicine.
Those suffering from COPD are also at a higher risk of developing other health conditions such as; the flu or pneumonia, lung cancer, heart problems, muscle issues and depression.
Common symptoms of COPD usually develop when a person reaches middle age, and as it progresses, can make it difficult or often prevent sufferers from conducting simple daily activities – due to breathlessness.
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The Whitehall Clinic provides the best private COPD treatment in the UK
Unfortunately, COPD isn't curable, however, it can be treated with medicines, oxygen therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation.
The Whitehall Clinic respiratory medicine expert Dr Paul Whitaker, is an expert at providing diagnosis, non-surgical management and treatment options for patients suffering with both acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
Dr Whitaker will begin by first assessing your history of symptoms, then design a treatment plan personally catered to your unique condition.
If your case is severe, our specialist consultant may recommend a full health screening that will detect any underlying or more serious conditions that cause your breathing complications.
A series of medications will be prescribed to you, catered specifically to your COPD, these medications may come in the form of:
Bronchodilators: help relax the airways and keep them open, enabling you to breathe easier
Inhaled steroids: help to reduce inflammation in your airways
Combination inhalers: including both bronchodilators and steroids
Antibiotics: may be prescribed to treat bacterial infections that can occur in people with COPD
Living with COPD
Dr Whitaker will also recommend lifestyle changes that will help improve your COPD symptoms, including:
Quitting smoking and avoiding exposure to second-hand smoke and other lung irritants
Getting regular exercise to improve lung function and overall health
Eating a healthy diet to maintain a healthy weight and provide nutrients that support lung health
Avoiding crowds and people who are sick to reduce the risk of respiratory infections
Keeping up to date with flu, pneumonia and COVID-19 vaccines to protect yourself from lung infections
The Whitehall Clinic Leeds specialists ensures that any lifestyle change advice and information is catered accordingly to the unique condition of each patient.
So whatever your treatment option, The Whitehall Clinic Leeds prides itself on providing the best COPD treatment in the UK, ensuring the highest levels of safety and care.
Contact The Whitehall Clinic Leeds today!
If you feel think you could be suffering from another respiratory condition get in touch with The Whitehall Clinic respiratory medicine specialist Dr Paul Whitaker, an expert at assessing and treating patients suffering from conditions such as respiratory conditions such as:
Respiratory allergies (including occupational allergies affecting the lungs)
So if you think you or one of your loved ones is suffering from a respiratory condition, contact The Whitehall Clinic Leeds for world class treatments you need and deserve, by calling us on 0113 833 4900 or by sending an email to hello@whitehallclinic.com.
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