WORLD COPD DAY AWARENESS PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF MARUTHUVAM
Report on World COPD Day Awareness Program
An awareness program on World COPD Daywas organized by the **Department of Maruthuvam, RVS Siddha Medical College and Hospital** at Kalangal, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on 19 November 2025 at10.00 AM- 12:00PM. The program was conducted as part of a community outreach initiative to educate the public about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and the importance of respiratory health.
During the event, final yearstudents interacted with local community members and workers. The team displayed an educational banner illustrating the lungs and highlighting the harmful effects of smoking and air pollution on respiratory health. The visual aids helped participants easily understand how COPD affects the lungs and why preventive measures are important.
The awareness session focused on key topics such as the causes, symptoms, prevention, and management of COPD. They explained that smoking, exposure to dust, indoor smoke, and environmental pollution are major risk factors contributing to lung diseases. Participants were encouraged to avoid smoking and reduce exposure to harmful pollutants to maintain healthy lungs.
The healthcare team also emphasized the importance of early detection, regular health check-ups, and adopting healthy lifestyle practices. Simple preventive measures such as maintaining clean air in living environments, practicing breathing exercises, and seeking medical advice when experiencing symptoms like chronic cough, breathlessness, and wheezing were discussed.
Overall, the awareness activity served as an effective initiative to educate the community about respiratory health and to promote healthier lifestyle choices, thereby contributing to the prevention of chronic lung diseases.
