COPD

COPD Specialist in Atlanta, GA

COPD and other chronic lung diseases

What is COPD?

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) or ‘smoker’s lung‘ is a disease in which your lungs function less and less well. With COPD, your lungs are permanently damaged, which makes breathing difficult. COPD is usually caused by years of smoking, but other causes, such as inhaling harmful substances, can also contribute to this. The lung disease causes narrowing in your airways, making breathing difficult. Typical symptoms of COPD are wheezing, coughing, mucus production and quickly becoming short of breath, even with light exertion.

In addition to COPD, there are also other chronic lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis, which make breathing difficult due to, for example, scarring or inflammation in the lungs.

How We Treat

What can Medimprove do for COPD patients?

At Medimprove, your breathing and quality of life are central. We offer customized care for everyone with COPD and other lung conditions. Our team of pulmonologists, physiotherapists and specialized nurses work together to create a customized treatment plan for you.

Improve medication and breathing techniques

We check and optimize your medication so that it perfectly matches your needs and history. You will also learn breathing techniques that help you get more air in and out of your lungs.

Rehabilitation for a better quality of life

Our physiotherapists will put together a program that suits your condition and possibilities. Regular exercises strengthen your lungs and muscles, so that your daily quality of life increases.

Support with oxygen therapy or other aids

If you need oxygen, we offer equipment that you can use at home.

A customized COPD treatment plan

You can come to us for a one-time consultation, but also for a rehabilitation program. Such a program at Medimprove always starts with an extensive intake, in which we draw up a treatment plan together with you. In this we look at:

  • Your condition and lung function: With a few tests we determine how your lungs function and what the best support is.
  • Effort level and goals: We discuss what you find important in your daily life and what you would like to have more energy for.
  • Individual treatment plan: Based on your needs and possibilities, we create a tailor-made treatment plan to improve your condition and breathing.

Why choose Medimprove?

At Medimprove we believe that the right care and attention can make your life with COPD or another lung condition easier. At Medimprove you can rely on:

Multidisciplinary care under one roof

Our doctors and physiotherapists have a lot of experience in treating asthma and work closely together to guide you as best as possible. This way you always get the best possible care.

Modern equipment and techniques

We use the latest techniques and equipment, such as ‘CT scans and patient-specific 3D models’, so that you always get the support you need.

Fast results and attention to your well-being

Your breath is our concern and we do everything we can to help you quickly and improve your quality of life.