For the first time, the hospital offered a medical lecture in Osterburg. The offer was well received. Visitors from Osterburg were delighted to be able to attend the lecture without having to travel far.
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a progressive, incurable disease of the lungs in which the airways are permanently inflamed and constricted. This makes it difficult to breathe out and leads to long-term over-inflation of the lungs (pulmonary emphysema). The typical symptoms develop gradually over years: shortness of breath - initially only during physical exertion (e.g. climbing stairs), later also at rest, coughing - often trivialized as "smoker's cough", it is particularly persistent in the morning, and expectoration - the coughing up of thick mucus. Smoking is the main cause of COPD in 90% of cases. However, harmful substances in the working environment, environmental pollution and, in rare cases, genetics can also trigger this lung disease. Treatment is aimed at alleviating the symptoms and slowing down the progression of the disease. In his presentation, Dr. Kügler explained the different stages of the disease and its treatment options and gave tips and tricks for dealing with the lung disease. Finally, a few questions were answered.
Dr. Kügler offers a pulmonology consultation at Seehausen Hospital, where lung diseases such as lung cancer, pneumonia, occupational diseases, COPD and pleural effusions can be clarified and treated. A referral from your GP is required for this. Appointments can be made by calling 039386/6-290.
The lecture series will continue with the topic "Artificial joints - what is possible?" on 24.06.26 in Seehausen and again on 01.07.26 in Osterburg. Further information on "Medicine in Dialogue" can also be found on the Seehausen Hospital homepage.