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Chest tightness |
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Breathlessness |
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Fatigue |
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| Has your doctor or consultant stated that the COPD is due to exposure to dust or fumes in the work place? |
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| Signs and symptoms of COPD |
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This is a disease characterised by airflow limitation,
which is usually progressive and associated with an abnormal inflammatory response of the lungs to noxious particles and gases.
COPD encompasses Chronic Obstructive Bronchitis, with obstruction of small airways, and Emphysema with enlargement of
the airspaces and destruction of lung parenchyma, together with loss of lung elasticity and closure of small airways.
This disease is common among people who are exposed to dust and or fumes in the coal and steel industries.
COPD is common, about 1 million people in the UK have COPD. It mainly affects people over the age of 40 and accounts
for more time off work than any other illness.
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| Symptoms can vary according to the specific type of chest
disease however usual symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue and wheezing.
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| Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease (C.O.A.D.) |
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| This is a term used to describe the pathological
endpoint of a number of diseases characterised by respiratory impairment and chronic airflow limitation.
Different diseases combine to produce COAD, particularly Asthma, chronic bronchitis and Emphysema.
Certain occupations are high risk, especially coal mining.
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| Making a claim for C.O.P.D. |
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At Industrial Disease Claims we understand the trauma and strain a condition such as
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can cause not only physically and psychologically but financially.
Therefore it is our aim to minimise any further stress and worry for you by ensuring that you
receive the compensation that is rightly yours as swiftly and as efficently as possible.
Our expert panel of solicitors have a success rate of almost 100% of claims handled nationwide recovering millions of
pounds in compensation. To find out whether you have a claim call now on FreePhone 0800 783 9535 |
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