Chronic Respiratory Diseases refers to the obstruction or narrowing of respiratory tract caused by long-term damage to the respiratory system, resulting in difficulties of the lung to breathe in and out properly. This in turn causes symptoms such as hypoxia (lack of oxygen), breathlessness and coughing. Chronic Respiratory Diseases patients may even have difficulties in their normal daily activities.

You can refer to the following website for more information on investigating, making diagnosis and treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Information of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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