MQ Health Respiratory and Sleep Clinic
- Suite 306, Level 3
- 2 Technology Place
- Macquarie University NSW 2109
- T: + 61 (2) 9812 3709
- E: reception@mqrs.com.au
World-class, multidisciplinary care and services
Find out moreIntegrated health care produces better outcomes for patients
Find out whyCOPD is a long-standing and progressive disease of the airways often caused by smoking. The spectrum of COPD includes chronic bronchitis and Emphysema.
The main symptoms of COPD include:
Anyone with a significant history of smoking (even remote), who experiences these symptoms should be evaluated for COPD. Early diagnosis and treatment lead to better preservation of lung function.
COPD is often caused by tobacco smoke, however occasionally other exposures or conditions/genetics can lead to a similar condition in the lungs.
COPD has a clear path of prevention. Most COPD cases are directly linked to smoking, hence the best way to prevent COPD is to never smoke – or to stop smoking.
Treatments for COPD include:
Risk factors for COPD include:
Interventional pulmonology has an established role in treatment of severe COPD.
Find out more about our published research in this area.