COPD
Slowing the decline — and treating exacerbations early.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a slowly progressive disease of the airways and lungs, almost always linked to smoking, biomass-fuel exposure or long-term air pollution.
While the underlying damage cannot be reversed, the right inhaler combination, vaccinations and pulmonary rehabilitation can dramatically reduce exacerbations and keep you active for years.
Symptoms we look out for
- Long-standing morning cough with sputum
- Breathlessness on stairs or walking briskly
- Frequent winter chest infections
- Reduced exercise tolerance over months to years
Diagnostics we offer
Our treatment approach
- Smoking cessation — the single most powerful intervention at every stage
- LABA-LAMA combination inhalers, ICS in selected high-exacerbator phenotypes
- Annual influenza and 5-yearly pneumococcal vaccination
- Structured pulmonary rehabilitation — exercise and education
- Long-term oxygen therapy when indicated by blood gas criteria
Common questions
Will quitting smoking now still help if I already have COPD?
Yes — at every stage. Quitting slows the rate of lung function decline back toward the normal age-related rate within 12 months, regardless of how long you have smoked.
Is pulmonary rehabilitation worth the time?
It is the highest-impact non-drug intervention in COPD — improving breathlessness, exercise capacity and quality of life, with effect sizes larger than most inhalers.
Get a clear plan for your copd
Book a consultation with Dr. Arun Gangadhar at our RS Puram clinic.