According to recent statistics by Forum of international Respiratory Societies (FIRS), British people are ignoring the dangers of common lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
However, if Brits were more clued up about the early warning signs, symptoms and treatment of COPD, it could help reduce the 4m deaths that occur in Britain alone each year.
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If you often find yourself feeling breathlessness or you're constantly battling a cough that just won't shift, take a look at these early warning signs that might be the signs of COPD.
Remember: always consult your GP if in doubt about any of the signals mentioned below.
