11/20/2025
Today November 19th is World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) day which is aimed at raising awareness, sharing knowledge, and discussing ways to reduce the burden of COPD around the world! 🫁🌎
This years theme for world COPD day is “short of breath, think COPD”, because although COPD is the 3rd leading cause of global death, it is still often not diagnosed correctly.
Correct and early diagnosis of COPD can have huge positive effects for public health and result in better clinical outcomes, improvement in symptoms, lung function, and quality of life!
Signs and symptoms of COPD can include:
- shortness of breath
- Chronic cough or sputum production
- Wheezing sound when breathing
- Chest tightness
- Fatigue
Physiotherapists can help teach breathing techniques, perform airway clearance, and create tailored exercise programs to improve fitness and endurance. Your lung health matters- we are here to help you breathe easier, move with confidence, and feel better! 🤍💚
