Dr. Stefan Cristian Stanel
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a chronic lung condition that can cause shortness of breath, coughing, and other respiratory symptoms. There are things you can check to make sure you are managing your symptoms as best as possible. …
I’d like to make a quick comment about how COPD is often diagnosed in people who have smoked for a very long time. COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is one of the most common medical conditions and…
The episode below is a discussion and guide for those who may be suffering from COPD or know someone who is. COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a condition affecting the airways and the lungs, marked by shortness of…
This is ep. 8 of the podcast. When are inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) used in the treatment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? Inhaled corticosteroids are normally a treatment for asthma, however they are useful for people who have many COPD…
Asthma and COPD can sometimes behave as very similar respiratory conditions. They both affect the small airways of the lungs (bronchioles) and therefore the symptoms can be the same: cough, wheeze, chest tightness, breathlessness etc. Asthma is an inflammatory condition…
Antibiotics (like azithromycin) can sometimes be prescribed long-term to patients with chronic respiratory diseases. This is to try to reduce the number of flare-ups of conditions such as asthma or bronchiectasis. In this case the antibiotic is not used to…
What is COPD? COPD means chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In this short video I provide a quick explanation of the condition, COPD symptoms and treatment. It is very important to diagnose COPD early and if you are smoking, to stop.
What are some early symptoms of COPD – chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? This condition affects many people, generally over the age of 40-50. Most commonly, it affects people who smoked for many years. Initially, most patients complain of fatigue, tiredness,…