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Precision Medicine
4 May 2021
It is a chronic disease whose affectation consists of pulmonary obstruction, restricting the passage of air to the lungs, being one of the main conditions caused by smoking, although it can also be due to prolonged exposure to smoke, pollution, chemicals, or suspended particles.
Despite being an incurable progressive disease, if the patient receives the appropriate treatment and follows the medical indications, it is possible to control the symptoms and lead a good quality of life.
Potential risks:
People with COPD have a higher risk of developing:
After having a physical examination and analyzing your medical history, your doctor will request pulmonary function tests, blood tests, X-rays, and computed tomography to assess the degree of involvement of the disease and the treatment to be followed, which normally includes anti-inflammatories, painkillers, bronchodilators, antibiotics, oral steroids, oxygen therapy, among others.
In the Pulmonary Physiology and Inhalation Therapy Department we guarantee you the best care in respiratory ailments provided by highly trained medical personnel.
Thanks to an adequate clinical assessment and state-of-the-art equipment in pulmonary function tests, metabolic monitor, and video bronchoscopy, we offer you a timely and accurate diagnosis of your lung function. In addition, we have the most advanced mechanical ventilator system (52 mechanical ventilators).
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