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Symptoms of COPD are Many Times Ignored

In a report from the Doctor’s Lounge, symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are many times ignored. COPD could lead to extensive time off from work, which may qualify you to receive long-term disability benefits.

COPD is the third leading cause of death, yet many individuals who are at risk of this disease don’t seek medical care when they are experiencing symptoms. This could lead to devastating consequences.

Symptoms of COPD include: 

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

Despite 24 million people having COPD, nearly half of them haven’t been officially diagnosed. A survey conducted by the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute revealed that compared to 65% being aware of COPD in 2008, it has now increased to 71%.

While there is an increased awareness of COPD, there still needs to be more education about the symptoms, risk factors, and potential outcomes.

If you need assistance filing your initial application for disability benefits, or if you applied for disability and your claim was denied then you may benefit from seeking legal counsel. A Miami-Dade County long-term disability attorney will take the time to carefully review your case and determine if you have the right to seek benefits.

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! Miami-Dade County long-term disability attorney today – 1-888-234-5758.