Stralsund: Experts clarify about COPD and cough - inform now!

Stralsund: Experts clarify about COPD and cough - inform now!

In the Helios Hanseklinikum Stralsund, an information event on the chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) will take place on Thursday, June 19, at 6:00 p.m. This event is made by Dr. Christian Warnke, the chief physician of pneumology, led and offers an important insight into an illness that affects many people. The cafeteria of the hospital on the Sund becomes the place of education about the complex relationships around COPD and chronic cough.

What do you mean by COPD? The chronic obstructive lung disease is a progressive illness, remarkable by a permanent narrowing of the airways. It brings symptoms such as chronic cough, expectoration and in particular breath shortness of breath in the event of effort. Anyone who thinks that these symptoms are normal or do not have to be taken seriously is wrong. Many affected people are only looking for help late because they often confuse the experience with "smoking cough". This is where the event comes in: Early diagnoses are essential for slowly progressing the disease and maintaining the quality of life, as the Ostsee newspaper reports.

therapy and support for COPD patients

What does the optimal treatment look like? The main focus in therapy is to relieve the symptoms and to improve the quality of life. The complete stopover is of fundamental importance, and Dr. Warnke will present opportunities for smoking cessation that range from advice to nicotine replacement therapies. According to the information from healthy.bund.de, other supporting measures have also proven themselves that can range from movement and sport to breathing training to special dietary changes.

Clear: COPD develops for years, mostly as a result of smoking. A healthy lifestyle can have a significant impact on the course. Even if smoking is the main cause, the genetic predisposition or air pollutants also play a role in the development of the disease.

Typical symptoms and diagnostics

The typical symptoms include not only the daily cough and the expectoration, but also breath of breath in physical stress and noise when breathing that can occur during COPD cough. In addition, sudden exacerbations - these are acute deterioration - can noticeably influence the disease. Here it is important to obtain medical advice with persistent cough that exists for more than eight weeks. A timely medical examination, consisting of physical examinations, blood tests and lung function tests, is crucial in order to have the disease well under control.

dr. Warnke will not only respond to drug treatment, which ranges from bronching agents to cortisone, but also on pre -qualified programs to support patients, such as pneumological rehabilitation, which is an important component in the management of COPD. Through effective measures in the patient academy, the disease can be better understood and handwell.

Overall, the exchange in the patient academy of the Helios Hanseklinikum is not only an excellent opportunity for information, but also an opportunity to ask questions and get clear answers. Use this opportunity to learn more about COPD and your treatable facets - there could be a positive turn to your everyday life!