{"id":3156,"date":"2025-03-18T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cliniqueleblancsavaria.ca\/understanding-copd-and-asthma\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T08:53:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T12:53:36","slug":"understanding-copd-and-asthma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cliniqueleblancsavaria.ca\/en\/understanding-copd-and-asthma\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding COPD and asthma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"cdm-block-group\"><div class=\"content\">\n<p><strong>COPD<\/strong> is a progressive lung disease characterized by airway obstruction that develops over the long term. The main causes are smoking and exposure to air pollutants, but genetic factors may also play a role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common symptoms of <strong>COPD<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-sbleufonce-color\">Persistent cough<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-sbleufonce-color\">Frequent expectoration<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-sbleufonce-color\">Shortness of breath, especially on exertion<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-sbleufonce-color\">Reduced physical capacity<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential to differentiate between <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-sbleufonce-color\">COPD<\/mark><\/strong> and <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-sbleufonce-color\">asthma<\/mark><\/strong>. Although both conditions share certain respiratory symptoms, COPD is characterized by persistent and progressive airway obstruction, unlike asthma, which is generally intermittent and reversible. Moreover, COPD is often diagnosed after the age of 40, and is also strongly linked to smoking.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cdm-block-group has-bgbleu-background-color\"><div class=\"content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why consult now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience any of these symptoms, or if you have any doubts about your breathing, <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-sbleufonce-color\">don&#8217;t wait<\/mark><\/strong> to seek help. An <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-sbleufonce-color\">early detection<\/mark><\/strong> allows us to act quickly to slow the progression of the disease and improve your quality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-sbleufonce-color\">Make an appointment today for a medical consultation<\/mark><\/strong> and discuss your symptoms with one of our healthcare professionals. A simple screening can make all the difference! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-full\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Book a consultation now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cdm-block-group\"><div class=\"content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment and prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although <strong>COPD<\/strong> is a progressive disease, there are treatments available to relieve symptoms and improve lung function, such as bronchodilators, corticosteroids and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. In addition, vaccination against influenza, pneumococcus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is particularly recommended to avoid respiratory complications. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cdm-cols two-cols  has-srose-background-color\"><div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"cdm-col \"><div class=\"inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bgblanc-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-163289953170574db5fa66d293432e04\">Message from Dr. LeBlanc<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bgblanc-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-513301b03ba29f06680cb443c6791875\">It&#8217;s never too early to pay attention to your lung health. A simple screening test can help you better understand your symptoms and take the steps you need to feel better every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bgblanc-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7177210c1f366c23b900ffa193d6b385\">Don&#8217;t let the coming months take you by surprise &#8211; take care of yourself and your lungs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cdm-col \"><div class=\"inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"344\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/cliniqueleblancsavaria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dr-leblanc.png\" alt=\"Illustration Dre Marie-Andr\u00e9e LeBlanc\" class=\"wp-image-407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cliniqueleblancsavaria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dr-leblanc.png 344w, https:\/\/cliniqueleblancsavaria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dr-leblanc-235x300.png 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>COPD<\/strong> is a progressive lung disease characterized by airway obstruction that develops over the long term. 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