Apex Multispeciality Hospital : Kopar Khairane
COPD Treatment in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a long-term lung condition that makes it hard to breathe out, causing breathlessness, cough and phlegm. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. At Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, chest physicians diagnose COPD with a lung function test, plan long-term treatment, and treat flare-ups with oxygen, BiPAP and ICU care when needed.
What causes COPD?
- Smoking cigarettes or bidis, the most common cause
- Long-term exposure to smoke from wood, coal or kerosene cooking fires (chulha)
- Dust, chemical fumes and air pollution at work or home
- Repeated chest infections and poorly controlled asthma in some people
Symptoms of COPD
- Breathlessness, first on exertion and later at rest
- A long-standing cough, often worse in the morning
- Phlegm (sputum) most days
- Wheezing and chest tightness
- Frequent chest infections
How COPD is diagnosed
Your chest physician takes a history and examines you, then confirms the diagnosis with a pulmonary function test (PFT). A chest X-ray and blood tests help rule out other causes and check for complications.
Treatment for COPD
- Stopping smoking: the single most effective step at any stage
- Inhalers: to open the airways and reduce flare-ups. Using them correctly matters, and our team will check your technique.
- Vaccinations: flu and pneumonia vaccines for adults with COPD may be advised by your doctor
- Breathing exercises and staying active to improve stamina [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: pulmonary rehabilitation or physiotherapy available]
- Home oxygen for some people with low oxygen levels
- A flare-up action plan so you know what to do when symptoms worsen
COPD flare-ups (exacerbations)
A flare-up is when breathlessness, cough or phlegm suddenly gets worse, often triggered by an infection or pollution. Mild flare-ups may be treated at home with your action plan. Severe flare-ups need hospital care, where treatment can include nebulisers, steroids, antibiotics, oxygen and BiPAP. Patients who need close monitoring are treated in our ICU.
Get emergency help now if you are struggling to breathe or speak, your lips or fingertips look blue, you are coughing up a lot of blood, or you feel confused or very drowsy. Call +91 85912 35064 or 108, or come to the 24/7 Emergency department. |
Living well with COPD
COPD cannot be cured, but good treatment can reduce symptoms, prevent flare-ups and help you stay active. Regular follow-up, avoiding smoke and dust, eating well and staying active make a real difference.
Our chest physicians
COPD care at Apex is supported by Apex Hospital’s respiratory care team, including:
- Prem Mourya, MD (Chest Physician)
- Manas Bhanushali, MD (Chest Physician)
Meet the team on our doctors page.
COPD treatment in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
Having a chest physician, emergency department and ICU in the same hospital matters when a COPD flare-up happens at night. Apex Multispeciality Hospital is in Sector 19, Kopar Khairane, near MSEB, and serves patients from Kopar Khairane, Ghansoli, Vashi and nearby parts of Navi Mumbai. Get directions.
Book a COPD consultation with our chest physicians. Request an appointment or call +91 85912 35064. |
Frequently asked questions
Can COPD be cured?
No, but treatment can control symptoms, reduce flare-ups and slow the decline in lung function, especially if you stop smoking.
Is COPD the same as asthma?
No. Both cause breathlessness, but COPD is usually linked to smoking or smoke exposure and does not fully reverse with treatment, while asthma often does.
Can non-smokers get COPD?
Yes. Long-term exposure to cooking smoke, dust, fumes or pollution can cause COPD in non-smokers.
When should a COPD patient go to hospital?
Go urgently if breathing is much worse than usual, you cannot speak in sentences, your lips look blue, or you feel confused or drowsy.
What is BiPAP and when is it used?
BiPAP is a machine that supports breathing through a mask. It is often used during severe COPD flare-ups to avoid the need for a ventilator.
Sources
- World Health Organization: COPD fact sheet
- NHS: COPD