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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Gains Awareness in U.S.

In a report from NIH News, awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) is increasing in the U.S. COPD can become debilitating and may lead an individual to seek long-term disability benefits.

With COPD being the third leading killer in the U.S. and with cases of it increasing, a greater awareness of this condition is important. A survey found that while just 65% of people knew of this condition in 2008, it has now increased to 71%.

This lung disease can make breathing difficult and eventually lead to disability or even death. While it is estimated that approximately 24 million adults in the U.S. have COPD, as many as half of them may not have been diagnosed.

Symptoms of COPD include: 

• shortness of breath;
• difficulty taking deep breaths;
• chronic wheezing and/or coughing; and
• excessive mucus.

With more people aware of COPD, early detection is possible, which could give patients treatment quickly to improve their quality of life.

If you would like help in applying for long-term disability benefits or appealing a claim that was denied, then you should speak to a Miami Gardens long-term disability attorney. An attorney can also help you complete the complex paperwork and gather the evidence you will need to prove your medical condition.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don’t make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve.

When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you’ve been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a Miami long-term disability attorney today – 1-888-234-5758.