Eerste klachten bij COPD: het verhaal van Chasmaine

Is it bad that I cough so much? Is it normal that I'm short of breath? Many symptoms don't seem serious until they occur more often. People with COPD-related symptoms often struggle to acknowledge their symptoms and do something about them. "I regularly had pneumonia and coughed up mucus," says Chasmaine (53). "But I'm not the type to call in sick. I had to take care of my family." That is, until she realized she couldn't take it anymore and made an appointment with her doctor. The COPD diagnosis hit her hard. "It felt like I'd fallen from a ten-story building onto the floor." It's important to see your doctor in time. The sooner you know what's wrong, the sooner you can start treatment. After her diagnosis, Chasmaine took better care of herself. "My health is my top priority now." You can read Chasmaine's story here: https://www.longfonds.nl/zijn-mijn-kl... #longfonds #COPD #pulmonaryemphysema #health