Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Patient Resources
Education and Guidance to Help You Manage Your COPD
Being an active partner in the care and management of your COPD empowers you to improve your symptoms and positively affect your long-term health.
The expert care and guidance you receive from your physician and other caregivers at your regularly scheduled appointments is very important and you should work hard to follow all of their recommendations. It is also very important, however, that you take an active role in managing your own health between appointments. In addition to following your doctor’s advice, there are a few simple tips and lifestyle adjustments that can help you stay healthy at home and out of the hospital.