Breathe Easier with Fast Pace Health

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung condition that can make it hard to breathe. It includes two main conditions: emphysema (damage to the air sacs in the lungs) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the airways). COPD is often caused by long-term exposure to irritants like cigarette smoke, air pollution, or chemical fumes. While there is no cure for COPD, proper management may help you breathe easier, reduce symptoms, and improve your quality of life. At Fast Pace Health Primary Care, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care to help you manage your COPD effectively. Get started with your local Fast Pace Health provider today—appointments are available now!

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Why Choose Fast Pace Health for COPD Management?

1. Personalized Care Plans
   COPD affects everyone differently. Our primary care providers will work with you to create a tailored care plan that includes consistent monitoring, routine management, and provider guidance to help you manage symptoms like shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing.
2. Coordinated Care
   From medication management to referrals for pulmonary rehabilitation, we will work to help connect you with resources to help you stay healthy. This may include inhalers, oxygen therapy, or other treatments to help you breathe better.
3. Lifestyle Support
   Managing COPD isn’t just about medication—it’s about making sustainable lifestyle changes. We’ll work with you to help develop achievable goals for exercise, smoking cessation (if applicable), and nutrition. For example, we recommend quitting smoking as an important step you can take to slow the progression of COPD.
4. Ongoing Monitoring
   Regular follow-ups can be key to managing COPD effectively. We’ll help you stay on track with your care plan and adjust it as needed to help ensure your symptoms are well-controlled.

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Understanding COPD: What You Need to Know

COPD is a progressive disease, meaning it gets worse over time. However, with the right care, you may slow its progression and live a more comfortable life. Here are some key facts about COPD:

• Symptoms: The most common symptoms include shortness of breath (especially during physical activity), chronic cough, wheezing, and excess mucus production.
• Diagnosis: COPD is generally diagnosed through a breathing test called spirometry, which measures how well your lungs are working.
• Treatment: Treatment generally focuses on relieving symptoms and working to prevent complications. This may include medications (like inhalers), pulmonary rehabilitation, and lifestyle changes.
• Prevention: If you smoke, we recommend quitting help to prevent COPD or slow its progression. Avoiding lung irritants like air pollution and chemical fumes can also be important.

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Start Your Journey to Better Health

It’s easy to take the first step. Appointments are available locally at your Fast Pace Health clinic. COPD doesn’t have to control your life. With the right care and support from Fast Pace Health Primary Care, we can help you can manage your condition and live more comfortably. Schedule an appointment at one of our conveniently located clinics or connect with us through virtual care.*

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Your Partner in Health

Fast Pace Health proudly serves communities in Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi, providing affordable, high-quality care. Let us help you take the first step toward better breathing today.

Primary Care services are not available in all clinic locations. Please visit us online for information regarding service availability near you. Additional Virtual Primary Care appointments are only currently available for patients physically present in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Kentucky at the time of service. We are expanding our locations to better serve you. Check back soon for new states.

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Take control of your COPD today. Schedule your appointment with Fast Pace Health for help breathing easier tomorrow.

Reference list:
UpToDate. (n.d.). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (The basics). Retrieved 1/29/2025, from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-the-basics