COBP is a disorder involving obstruction of the lungs through the shrinking of the bronchial passages and is usually a result of long-term smoking. It is the fourth-largest cause of death in the world and growing. It is detected by a procedure known as spirometry, a breathing test that measures lung capacity. Spirometry can also detects the early stages of asthma and cystic fibrosis.
On 14 October, International Spirometry Day, specialists, clinics and GPs will offer a free spirometry test to anyone who registers via the website. The test is especially aimed at those who smoke or have given up, who have a persistent cough, expectoration or wheezing, who get out of breath quickly or who wake in the night for respiratory reasons. But the test is available to everyone.
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