One Man’s Quest to Treat Chronic Bronchitis, a Type of COPD

 

COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a group of lung conditions that make it hard to breathe Bronchitis is one type of COPD

COPD which is short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an umbrella term for a group of lung diseases that make it hard to breathe They include bronchitis emphysema and chronic asthma

For most of his life 63-year-old retiree Tony Lorenzo thought he had asthma His doctor had even confirmed it But when his symptoms persisted even after taking medication Lorenzo

COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe In the United States COPD is the third leading cause of death There is no cure for COPD but there are treatments that can help people manage the symptoms One such treatment is supplemental oxygen therapy

COPD is a group of lung diseases that includes chronic bronchitis emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Symptoms include coughing wheezing shortness of breath chest tightness and excess production of mucus

decided to get a second opinion That’s when he learned he actually had chronic bronchitis a type of COPD

COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe There is no cure for COPD but treatments can help relieve symptoms

COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a group of lung conditions that make it hard to breathe Bronchitis is one type of COPD