20/11/2019
Today is World COPD Day. About half a million people in Ireland are estimated to have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) which is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. Symptoms include:
➡️Increasing breathlessness
➡️Persistent chesty cough
➡️Frequent chest infections
➡️Persistent wheezing
Although there is no cure for COPD you can improve your health and quality of life with the support of health professionals. Respiratory physiotherapists are an essential part of the team that can help you improve your symptoms and have a more active life. Find a physio at iscp.ie/findaphysio
Infographic from COPD Support Groups Ireland