Dr. Aman Ullah Bhalli PMDC Verified
Endocrinologist, Obesity Specialist, Diabetologist
M.B.B.S., F.C.P.S. (Endocrinologist), F.C.P.S. (Medicine)
- Experience 18 Yrs
- Satisfied 95%
- Wait 15 - 30 Min
Dr. Ammar Arshad PMDC Verified
Gastroenterologist, Internal Medicine Specialist
MBBS (KE), MRCP(UK), FCPS (Medicine), FCPS (Gastroenterology)
- Experience 11 Yrs
- Satisfied 94%
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD)?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. Symptoms of COPD can be different for each person, but common symptoms are increased shortness of breath, frequent coughing (with and without mucus), increased breathlessness, wheezing, tightness in the chest.