site under construction, new things will be added regularly

Last Updated: 19 May 2010 

The aim of this site is to help and
provide information to people who have
or know people who have lung diseases like COPD , asthma etc ,  and to help them cope with it easier. This site could also be used by people
who are not sure whether they have a lung problem . When diagnosed with a medical problem we often feel alone. If
you feel like you are the only one ...

YOU AREN'T!!!

 COPD Facts:

* COPD is an umbrella term for a group of lung diseases that include chronic bronchitis, emphysema and small airways disease.

* COPD is the 5th biggest killer worldwide. Every hour COPD is estimated to kill over 250 people worldwide

* There are an estimated 3 million people with COPD in the UK

* Women are more susceptible to developing COPD than men

THIS IS A SITE IN MEMORY OF ALAN PILCHER

20/6/1941 - 31/12/2008

BELOVED HUSBAND, FATHER,GRAMPY AND GREAT GRAMPY

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