Riga's First Hospital to Offer Free Lung Health Checks on 20 November
Riga's First Hospital will hold a Lung Health Day on 20 November from 12:00 to 15:00, offering free lung function tests and specialist consultations. Advance registration is mandatory and places are limited.
Riga's First Hospital will hold a Lung Health Day on 20 November from 12:00 to 15:00, where residents can have their lung function tested, have their blood oxygen saturation measured and receive specialist advice, all free of charge. The event marks World COPD Day; COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition that gradually makes breathing harder. The number of places is limited.
Location and registration
The event will take place in the conference hall on the first floor of Building 2 of the hospital's central complex at 5 Bruņinieku Street, Riga. Participants must register in advance by calling 67366323 or by email. The hospital urges people to book a convenient time early.
What is on offer
Lung function will be assessed using spirography. A pulmonologist will advise on lung health, COPD risks and prevention, while a physiotherapist will cover breathing techniques and exercises.
The hospital particularly encourages smokers to attend. People with a long history of smoking also face an increased risk of developing the disease.
About the disease
Experts note that COPD is characterised by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. One of its typical symptoms is shortness of breath, which may at first appear only during physical exertion but becomes more pronounced in everyday life as the disease progresses. Early recognition and appropriate treatment help slow its progression and preserve quality of life.
