COPD Treatment in Hyderabad
City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad|Dr. S.A. Rafi, Consultant Pulmonologist
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that narrows the airways and makes breathing out difficult. In India it is caused not only by smoking but also by years of exposure to biomass smoke from cooking fuel, dust and air pollution. COPD cannot be reversed, but the right treatment slows it down, reduces breathlessness and prevents the flare-ups that lead to hospital admissions.
Symptoms that may suggest COPD
- Breathlessness that gradually worsens over months or years, first on exertion
- A daily cough, often with phlegm, especially in the mornings
- Wheezing or chest tightness
- Frequent "chest infections" every winter
- Tiredness and reduced ability to walk, climb stairs or work
- A history of smoking, or long exposure to chulha / biomass smoke, dust or fumes
If any of these apply to you, book an evening consultation at City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam. Bring all previous reports, X-rays and your current medicines or inhalers.
How COPD is diagnosed
COPD is confirmed with spirometry, a simple breathing test that measures how much and how fast you can blow air out. A chest X-ray and, where needed, a CT scan, oxygen levels and blood tests help to exclude other causes such as asthma, tuberculosis sequelae, bronchiectasis or heart disease.
How COPD is managed
- Stopping smoking, which is the single most effective step at any stage of the disease.
- Long-acting inhalers (bronchodilators, with or without inhaled steroids) chosen according to symptoms and flare-up history.
- Checking inhaler technique at every visit.
- Vaccination against influenza and pneumococcus, as advised by your doctor.
- Pulmonary rehabilitation: guided breathing exercises and gradual physical activity.
- A written action plan for flare-ups, and home oxygen assessment for patients who need it.
Seek urgent care if breathlessness suddenly worsens, your lips turn bluish, you become drowsy or confused, or you cannot speak in full sentences.
Where and when to consult
832/2, House No.12, Sai Suchi Towers, Opposite Canara Bank,
Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, Telangana 500006
COPD Treatment — frequently asked questions
Is COPD the same as asthma?
No. Both narrow the airways, but asthma usually starts earlier, varies a lot and is largely reversible with treatment, while COPD develops slowly in adults and is only partly reversible. Spirometry and a careful history help tell them apart, and some patients have features of both.
Can non-smokers get COPD?
Yes. In India a large share of COPD is linked to biomass cooking smoke, occupational dust and air pollution, as well as a past history of tuberculosis or childhood lung infections.
Will I need inhalers for life?
Most people with COPD benefit from long-term inhaler treatment. The doses and combinations are reviewed regularly so that you take only what you need.
How do I book a COPD consultation?
Call or WhatsApp +91 81215 09229 to book an evening appointment at City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam. Bring your previous reports, X-rays and all your current inhalers.
MBBS, MD (Pulmonary Medicine), MS Clin Inf (USA), Fellowship (USA). Director of City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam and Chief Consultant Pulmonologist & Sleep Specialist at KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli.
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