A Comprehensive Overview of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

By Dr Nabil Jarad PhD FRCP, Consultant Respiratory Physician

Posted 10 November 2025

11 Minute Read

Elderly man using a nebulizer for COPD treatment, managing chronic lung disease with respiratory therapy support.

Tags:

  • Causation
  • Lung Cancer Delayed Diagnosis
  • GP Negligence
  • Cytology Screening

Expert Disciplines:

  • Respiratory Medicine

About The Author

Dr Nabil Jarad PhD FRCP

Dr Nabil Jarad PhD FRCP

Consultant Respiratory Physician

Dr Nabil Jarad, Consultant Respiratory Physician at Gloucestershire Hospitals, specialises in COPD and advanced bronchoscopic therapies. A PhD graduate of Imperial College, he is an NIHR-recognised researcher and President of the Bristol Medico-Surgical Society.

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