Joseph Zalocha: Have You Heard of COPD?



Joseph Zalocha is a physician with experience in critical care. “I am currently director of the ICU at Northside Hospital and in charge of critical care services,” says Dr. Zalocha. He has experience with helping patients with severe breathing issues and pulmonary issues. Pulmonary illnesses including ARDS and COPD. 

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a disease that makes it hard for the patient to breathe. 
COPD is a progressive disease that gets worse over time. Common symptoms of COPD are coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. There are many environmental factors that can cause COPD including second hand smoke, air pollution, excessive dust, or chemicals. 

COPD causes the bronchial airways and air sacs to lose their elasticity. The walls between the air sacs are destroyed, and the airways produce more mucus than normal. Lungs that are affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are unable to process sufficient amounts of oxygen. Dr. Zalocha works in critical care and has experience with a number of diagnostic procedures. Joseph Zalocha is dedicated to his profession and cares about helping patients who suffer from pulmonary diseases such as COPD.

Sources: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/copd

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