As you may have heard, we're focusing this January on THE BASICS. The 101s of COPD, of bronchiectasis, and of NTM Lung Disease. This information will lay the foundation for our entire year's worth of learning.
Today, let's take a look at a few of our brand new basics resources!
COPD Medical Minute Videos
Episode 1:
Are you new to living with COPD and need to know:
What is COPD? What causes it? How is it diagnosed? Watch this first short video to learn more.
Episode 2
In this episode, a pharmacist joins us to explain why there are different kinds of medications to treat COPD, and the different devices that can be used to help people with COPD breathe those medicines into their lungs.
Stay tuned for episode 3!
Newly Diagnosed Online Module
For those new to COPD -- or those interested in a refresher -- take a look at our new interactive online module. On your computer, with simple clicks, you can walk through different chapters that teach you more about COPD in easy-to-understand terms.
You will learn:
- What is COPD?
- What causes COPD?
- How is COPD diagnosed?
- Tips for healthy living with COPD.
- How to manage COPD successfully and avoid flare-ups.
We hope you find these helpful and share these tools with others!