COPD Clinic

Understanding COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) — which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema — is a long-term lung condition that makes breathing progressively harder. Common symptoms include breathlessness (especially with activity), a chronic cough, mucus, and wheezing. While COPD is a lifelong condition, the right diagnosis and treatment can ease symptoms, reduce flare-ups, and help you stay active.

Our COPD Clinic provides a complete, ongoing approach — from accurate staging to day-to-day management and support.

How our clinic helps

• Accurate diagnosis and staging with spirometry and pulmonary function testing
• Optimized inhaler therapy and technique coaching
• Prevention and prompt management of flare-ups (exacerbations)
• Referral to pulmonary rehabilitation to build strength and stamina
• Oxygen assessment when appropriate
• Smoking-cessation support and vaccination guidance
• Regular monitoring and a clear, personalized action plan

Consider a visit if you…

• Get short of breath with everyday activities
• Have a lingering cough or bring up mucus most days
• Have a history of smoking or known COPD/emphysema
• Have had repeated chest infections or breathing flare-ups