Alex Courville, MD

COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is one of a group of lung conditions that make breathing difficult. The leading cause of COPD is smoking and/or vaping.

Chronic Kidney Disease is the gradual loss of kidney function. It can develop gradually and with few noticeable symptoms in the early stages.

Shingles is a re-infection of the virus that causes Chickenpox. The hallmark signs include a painful rash on one side of the body, and it can have serious complications.