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The Signs and Symptoms of a Flare-Up

It’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a flare-up and to frequently check-in on your COPD. Learn more about what to be on the look-out for.

How to Care for Yourself As a Caregiver

Caregivers play a large role in the lives of people with COPD. Listen to Nurse Scullion’s advice about how you, or your caregiver, can ensure you or he/she are taken care of, too.

Maintaining Your Quality of Life

There are many ways you can improve your quality of life with COPD. Learn more from Dr. Stephen Brunton.

The Value of Open Communication Between People with COPD and Caregivers

Managing COPD can be difficult for both people with the disease and caregivers. Nurse Scullion describes why it’s important to be open with one another throughout this journey.

Better Manage Your COPD

How can you better manage your COPD? Through a few simple actions, you can help prevent future flare-ups.

The Emotional Impact of COPD

Living with COPD can be challenging, not only physically, but emotionally. It’s important that you acknowledge its impact, and yet maintain a sense of optimism if you can.

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Patient Empowerment Guide
Created to help you and/or your loved one work with healthcare providers to make the best decisions about COPD management. Written by GAAPP (Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform) in collaboration with APEPOC (Spanish National COPD Patient Association) and with the scientific review of CIBERES, this guide focuses on self-management of COPD and preventing progression, and is available in six languages.

Patient Charter
Outlining six principals of quality COPD care, this Charter can help mobilise patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, policymakers, and other healthcare industry members to address the unmet needs of those living with COPD in achieving high standards of care.

Talk to Your Doctor Guide
Download a guide to prepare for your next healthcare appointment.

The Signs and Symptoms of a Flare-Up

How to Care for Yourself As a Caregiver

Maintaining Your Quality of Life

The Value of Open Communication Between People with COPD and Caregivers

Better Manage Your COPD

The Emotional Impact of COPD

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