“Don’t Ignore COPD”Bumrungrad Joins Global Campaign on “World COPD Day”

Bumrungrad Hospital welcomes you to join us in a global public education campaign on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The event will be held on November 17, 2004 from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. on 2nd floor at Bumrungrad Hospital, Sukhumvit 3. Prof. Dr. Yongyudh Ploysongsang, Director of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care, and the National Leader of COPD public awareness campaign for Thailand, will be on hand for consultations. Also, tips on how to quit smoking and Pulmonary Function Tests will be offered at no charge. For further information, please contact 0 2667 2400. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death worldwide and in Thailand is the 5th most common cause of death. COPD is a chronic lung disease characterized by breathlessness, cough, and sputum production. It reduces airflow intake into the bronchial tubes and is not fully reversible with bronchodilators. COPD makes breathing difficult, causes weakness, and severely restricts mobility. Smoking is the single most common risk factor causing COPD. Bumrungrad Hospital’s Public Relations Department Tel 0 2667 1389 E-mail: [email protected] www.bumrungrad.com End.

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