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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Claims

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, often shortened to COPD, is the name given to a range of diseases that can lead to permanently damaged lungs. If you suffer from COPD and believe this was caused or exacerbated by exposure to certain dusts and fumes in your workplace, making a claim could help to compensate for what you are going through. JMW can provide expert support throughout the proceedings.

Speak to our highly experienced personal injury solicitors today to make a COPD claim and to discuss your options. Doing so is easy, simply call us on 0345 872 6666 or complete our online enquiry form and we will give you a call back at a time convenient for you.

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What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

COPD is a term that covers a range of diseases that can cause damage to your lungs and make breathing extremely difficult. The condition is believed to be significantly underdiagnosed in the UK, with millions of people estimated to be sufferers.

The range of diseases covered by COPD include:

  • Emphysema
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Chronic obstructive airways disease

Inflammation in the lungs can lead to the organs being permanently altered, with the walls of the airways thickening and more mucus being produced. Emphysema can be caused if the walls of the air sacs in the lungs are damaged, while there can also be a scarring and narrowing of the smaller airways.

For more information on COPD, visit the NHS website.

What are the symptoms of COPD?

The main symptom of COPD is breathing difficulty, which is caused by airflow obstruction due to a narrowing of the airways.

Other signs that you may be suffering from COPD include:

  • Persistent coughing with phlegm
  • Constantly becoming breathless during physical activity
  • Suffering from frequent chest infections

What causes COPD?

While smoking is the main cause of COPD, there are a range of dusts and fumes that have the potential to cause the disease, especially if exposure is high and over a prolonged period of time. These include:

  • Coal dust
  • Cadmium
  • Mineral dust
  • Silica dust

Which occupations are at risk to COPD?

Due to the effect of exposure over a long period of time, those who work or have worked in the following industries are at particular risk of suffering from COPD:

  • Coal mining
  • Agriculture
  • Construction
  • Quarrying

Talk to Us

Find out if you can make a COPD claim by speaking to our solicitors today. Call us on 0345 872 6666 or complete our online enquiry form and we will give you a call back as soon as we can. We can discuss your situation in more detail and answer any queries you may have. 

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