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Suggest ways to diagnose COPD
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Hello XXXXXX,
Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
Diagnosis of COPD is normally made on the basis of symptoms and history of smoking. You may have been a reformed smoker but you can still develop COPD. After smoking cessation, though further damage to the lungs may stop but the damage that has already occurred heals very gradually and in some, the lung function may never come back to normal.
Having said that, I`m of the opinion that when the diagnosis of COPD was made, the ER doctor or your regular doctor should have asked for a spirometry(breathing test) or should have referred you to a pulmonologist to know your lung function and to confirm the diagnosis.
I feel that with continued absence and regular treatment your lung function may have improved considerably. I`m not aware of the medical practices in your part of the world but I feel if you desire to consult a specialist and want a particular test, you should not be denied that as it`s your basic right and freedom of choice. I can only suggest that you should again impress on your doctor your keeness and need to visiting a specialist.
Yes, chronic bronchitis is one of the two diseases
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Yes, chronic bronchitis is one of the two diseases grouped under COPD, other being Emphysema and smoking has been proved to be the cause for it beyond doubts.
| Question is related to | |
|---|---|
| Diseases and Conditions | Copd, Bronchitis, Labored breathing, Emphysema |
| Drug/Medication | Advair |
| Treatment/Therapy | Smoking cessation |
| Medical Topics | Primary care |
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