Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica - EPOC

La Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica (EPOC) es un término paraguas para un grupo de afecciones pulmonares tales como bronquitis crónica o enfisema. Entre los síntomas más comunes están tos crónica, moco abundante y dificultades respiratorias.

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Part 2: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): prognosis and treatment

Por Professor Indranil Chakravorty
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In the second part of a two part series on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), esteemed consultant pulmonologist Professor Indranil Chakravorty explains the stages and prognosis of COPD. The Hitchin-based consultant also discusses treatments available to patients. Ver más

How COPD affects the body

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Elderley patients and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Doctores expertos en Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica - EPOC

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Mr Kelvin Lau
Cirugía torácica

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- Derrame pleural
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Dr Anne Mier
Medicina interna

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- Asma
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Dr James Ramsay
Neumología

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- Sleep apnea
- Tos crónica
- Cáncer de pulmón
- Asma
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- Bronquiectasias
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Professor Indranil Chakravorty
Neumología

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- Asma
- Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica - EPOC
- Trastornos del sueño
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- Tos
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Dr Deepak Rao
Neumología

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- Cáncer de pulmón
- Broncoscopia
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