COPD Treatment in Kolkata

Understanding COPD

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a progressive lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The airways become narrowed and the air sacs lose their elasticity, so breathing out becomes difficult — and air gets trapped in the lungs.

It develops slowly, often over many years, and is closely linked to smoking, biomass smoke and long-term exposure to dust and fumes. Many people ignore the early warning signs — morning cough, breathlessness on stairs — until the disease is advanced. An early diagnosis and structured care make a real difference by slowing decline and reducing flare-ups.

Protect Your Lung Reserve

COPD progresses silently. By the time breathlessness limits daily activity, a significant part of lung function may already be lost. Once loss occurs, it cannot be regained — which is why early detection and treatment are the cornerstones of COPD care.

• Annual spirometry for smokers over 40, or anyone with a chronic cough
• Correct inhaler technique — a common cause of "treatment not working"
• Structured follow-up after every flare-up to prevent the next one
• Guidance for families on supporting a COPD patient at home