{"id":2612,"date":"2025-03-06T11:43:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T10:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/?page_id=2612"},"modified":"2025-03-06T12:07:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T11:07:28","slug":"copd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/en\/complaints\/copd\/","title":{"rendered":"COPD Complaints"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-items:center;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>I suffer from COPD<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a chronic lung disease that causes a narrowing of the airways. This makes breathing more difficult and can significantly limit your daily activities. COPD is a progressive condition, which means that the symptoms can worsen over time. However, with the right guidance, such as physiotherapy, you can learn to better manage the symptoms and improve your condition.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#004770&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-items:center;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iconen-white-copd.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Iconen-white-copd&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Symptoms of COPD<\/h2>\n<p>Do you recognize one or more of the following symptoms of COPD?<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x5c;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#A1EBCF&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Shortness of breath, especially during exertion;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x5c;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#A1EBCF&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A persistent cough, often with mucus;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x5c;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#A1EBCF&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Wheezing or feeling short of breath;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x5c;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#A1EBCF&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Fatigue and less energy;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x5c;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#A1EBCF&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Muscle weakness due to reduced physical condition.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Do you suffer from COPD?<\/h3>\n<p>Do you suffer from COPD symptoms? 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Dit maakt ademhalen moeilijker en kan je dagelijkse activiteiten flink beperken. COPD is een progressieve aandoening, wat betekent dat de klachten in de loop der tijd kunnen verergeren. 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