1604 Lamons Lane , Suite 202, Johnson City TN 37604

Stem Cell Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Johnson City, TN

Stem Cell Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in  Johnson City, TN

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, is a medical condition that affects the lungs. When COPD is present, breathing becomes difficult or even painful. Many people suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease without realizing it.

COPD is a serious condition, but treatment is available. Request more COPD information today: Call (423) 482-8711 or contact Dr. Dalal Akoury online.

Symptoms of COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) isn't just one issue, but a collection of problems that cause lung damage. When the lungs are damaged, it can affect the entire respiratory system, and health as a whole.

This is why it's important to identify the symptoms of COPD.

Some of the most common symptoms associated with lung damage include:

  • Difficulty Breathing
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Chronic Cough
  • Phlegm Cough
  • Fatigue
  • Throat Mucus
  • Tightness

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can also worsen for a short period of time. These periods are known as COPD exacerbations.

During chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations, the above symptoms can become more pronounced for a period of days or weeks, before subsiding. COPD symptoms typically get worse as the disease progresses.

COPD Causes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has many different causes. Most COPD cases are gradual, rather than related to one specific instance. Some common causes of COPD include:

  • Smoking
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Chemical exposure
  • Emphysema
  • Fume inhalation
  • Frequent dust exposure

Other risk factors contribute to a person's likeliness of contracting COPD. These factors include age - as older people are likely to suffer from increased airway blockage, and genetics, as one generation of a family suffering from COPD can put a later generation at risk.

Stem Cell Treatment for COPD

COPD treatment begins with tests to determine if the airway-blocking disease is present. Some of the different types of COPD tests include X-rays, CT scans, blood-gas analysis and pulmonary function tests.

If chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is detected, treatment options are available. Unfortunately, lung damage cannot be reversed, but there are many different treatments designed to reduce or mitigate symptoms. At present, studies are being conducted to evaluate the use of adult stem cells to improve lung elasticity, and reduce lung damage suffered by patients with COPD.

Request COPD Information Today

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease doesn't have to control your life. If you're struggling to breath or have previously been diagnosed with COPD, call (423) 482-8711 or contact Dr. Dalal Akoury online.

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1604 Lamons Lane
Suite 202
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 482-8711
www.awaremed.com

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Asheville, NC, Granite Falls, NC, Hudson, NC, Lenoir, NC, Hickory, NC, Boone, NC, North Wilkesboro, NC, Wilkesboro, NC, Greenville, SC, Morristown, TN, Knoxville, TN, Gatlinburg, TN, Kingsport, TN, Bristol, VA, Abingdon, VA