Please complete the section below. Bring all your medicines and inhalers along with a complete list to doctor’s office visits. Think about your ability to perform these activities on a typical “green” day. Place one check mark in each column. In the last (blank) column write in an activity you ... would like to be able to do again. Check the box below it to show how difficult it is to do that activity now. Share this goal with you healthcare team and your family. more

The COPD Foundation's website provides a range of educational resources and downloadable materials aimed at helping patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals learn more about COPD, including information on prevention, treatment, and disease management.

The document "COPD 101: Understanding the Basics" from the COPD Foundation provides foundational knowledge about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It explains what COPD is, common symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis methods, and treatment options, including medications and lifestyle change ... s. The guide emphasizes early diagnosis and management to help patients live healthier lives and prevent disease progression. more

The document provides comprehensive guidance for people with COPD, covering treatment and medication management, oxygen therapy, mucus control, exercise, smoking cessation, nutrition, associated conditions, and strategies to prevent exacerbations. It emphasizes patient education, self-management, an ... d working closely with healthcare providers to enhance well-being and control of the disease. more

The document provides practical guidance for individuals with COPD, covering topics such as medication management, oxygen therapy, mucus control, physical exercise, smoking cessation, nutrition, associated conditions, and how to prevent and manage exacerbations. It emphasizes the importance of patie ... nt education, adherence to treatment plans, and collaboration with healthcare providers to improve quality of life and disease outcomes. more

Now that you have a basic understanding of COPD, you may have some additional questions. In this 201 guide, we will move beyond the basics. You will find information and resources for the treatment and management of COPD, associated conditions, and even an action plan to help you avoid exacerbat ... ions. more

The document "COPD 101: Understanding the Basics" from the COPD Foundation provides foundational knowledge about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It explains what COPD is, common symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis methods, and treatment options, including medications and lifestyle change ... s. The guide emphasizes early diagnosis and management to help patients live healthier lives and prevent disease progression. more