What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term used to refer to emphysema, lung disease, interstitial lung disease, and other disorders that make it difficult to breathe. COPD is typically a progressive disease, which means it worsens over time. While it commonly occurs among smokers and former smokers, up to 20% of those afflicted have never smoked. At the same time, not all smokers get COPD.

Some signs that you may have COPD include fatigue, getting winded walking up stairs, chest tightness, cough with phlegm, or sudden and constant wheezing.

A COPD Diagnosis / How is the Lung Condition Diagnosed?

To diagnose COPD, our physicians review your medical history, evaluate your current symptoms, and may perform testing using a spirometer to measure your lung function. Additional testing may be ordered to confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment and Treatment Options for COPD / What We Can Do

Treatment options might include lifestyle changes, medication, and lung therapy. Following your treatment plan closely is key to managing the condition.

Why Choose Healthonomic Primary Care Clinic For Treatment?

So why choose us? We offer available and compassionate care along with experienced internists and family doctors dedicated to your respiratory health.

Insurance Plans We Accept and Walk-In Care

Healthonomic Primary Care accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, Devoted Health, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and Original Medicare — contact us to verify your coverage. Come in today and let us know how we can help you. We take same-day appointments and walk-ins.

Breathe Easy With Healthonomic Primary Care COPD Treatments

Come in today and talk to one of our experienced physicians about your pulmonary troubles and difficulty breathing. If you think you might be suffering from COPD, get checked and find a suitable treatment program. We are here to help.