The COPD Foundation offers easy-to-understand materials to help people with lung disease. These materials were made to offer support for avoiding flare-ups, talking to health care providers, and making informed choices about their care.
- The Basics of COPD Booklet offers an overview of COPD, including how to get a diagnosis, treatment options, and tips for living a full life. This short booklet is easy to read and is offered in English and Spanish.
- The COPD 101/201 Booklets offer an in-depth look into COPD and its treatment options. The information is split into two booklets offered in English, Spanish, and French.
- The COPD 101 booklet is all about the basic facts about COPD. It includes a screening tool to help you figure out if you might be at risk, and a symptom tracker to help record your breathing every day.
- The COPD 201: Beyond the Basics booklet provides detailed material about how to treat COPD. It covers medicines, oxygen therapy, and safe exercise. It also includes the My COPD Action Plan to help spot warning signs and avoid severe flare-ups.
- The COPD Treatment and Management: Finding the Pieces that Work for You booklet offers a deep look into the treatment options for COPD. Medicines, oxygen, airway/mucus clearance, and lifestyle management are all included. This booklet is part of the Guides for Better Living series. The Guides are available in nine languages and cover many topics to help people with COPD and other lung diseases.
- The All About Bronchiectasis booklet covers information about bronchiectasis and its treatment. It focuses on managing the condition's symptoms and is available in English, Spanish, and French.
These resources were made to help people with COPD and other chronic lung conditions. They have basic facts, treatment choices, and ways to improve daily life. What resource do you like best? What topics should we focus on next?