What is COPD?
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of COPD? icon plus
Generally speaking, the common symptoms include:
- a persistent chesty cough with phlegm
- frequent chest infections
- breathlessness
- wheezing
If left untreated, your symptoms can get progressively worse, so it's a good idea get them checked out.
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How is COPD diagnosed? icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your symptoms with you. They may also arrange a spirometry test to find out how well your lungs are working. They may also recommend other tests, like an X-ray or blood test. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
Your consultant will explain your treatment options to you. These might include:
- lifestyle advice, such as stopping smoking
- inhalers and medication to help make breathing easier
- arranging pulmonary rehabilitation, a programme of exercise and education
- surgery or a lung transplant (depending on the nature of your symptoms)
Our respiratory consultants
Our locations
From complex thoracic surgery to straightforward respiratory tests and procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
London NW8 9LE
Appointments 020 7483 5148
Enquiries 020 7586 5959
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
Appointments & Enquiries 020 7234 2009
Imaging Appointments 020 7234 2773
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