Who Is at Risk of Getting COPD?

Certain individuals are more likely to develop COPD due to various risk factors. Recognizing these factors early can help you take proactive steps to protect your lung health.

Stages of lung function

The lungs themselves grow as we grow and their functions increase till we reach the age of 25. After that, the lung function decreases as we age. For some people, the lung function decreases faster when compared to other people and they are at the risk of getting COPD.

Who can get COPD?
• Smokers
• People who use firewood stoves, mosquito coils, and aromatic incense
• People who work in smoke-filled environments like mines and such
• People who live in highly polluted areas
• People who had infections like tuberculosis at an early age
• People who had lung defects during birth

Watch Dr. Ramasubramaniam K of Kauvery Hospital, one of the best Pulmonologists in Trichy explain who is at greater risk and how to stay ahead of COPD.

Watch This Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFi5GtS-W1k

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