This program is designed to modify risk factors associated with COPD as well as slow the progression of the disease by promoting treatment plan compliance through education, counseling, and support. Members with COPD require long-term, continual health care to maintain functional status and to help eliminate disease exacerbations.

Below, you will find materials that you can download to learn more about the symptoms of COPD, how to manage COPD and more. In addition to the brochures, you can also download various educational sheets that will also help you to record your symptoms, explain how to live with COPD, understand your medicines, breathing exercises you can use, infections that are common with COPD and more. If you are a smoker and want to quit, visit our Smoking Cessation area of our website.
 

• Understanding & Managing Your Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)  (1.26MB) 

  Learn more about COPD and how to manage it in this booklet. Get tips to help you follow your treatment plana and take good care of yourself. Record your symptoms of COPD in this handy journal.

• When COPD Symptoms Get Worse  (836k)

  Information about things that may make your symptoms get worse are included in this brochure. Find out how to prevent some infections and illnesses, and learn how to make an action plan with your healthcare practitioner.

• Understanding How Your Lungs Work  (1MB)

  This brochure explains how your lungs work and important functions they have in your body. You will also see what your lungs look like when you have COPD amd how if can affect the rest of your body and life. Helpful tips on how to reduce your symptoms and help prevent COPD-related problems are also included in this brochure. 

• Living With Chronic Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Managing Your Diet, Fitness and Moods  (1.71MB)

  Information on what healthy habits are important and how you can make them a part of your daily life. Discussions about different ideas to help you enjoy your leisure time are included in this brochure as well as ways to help you deal with your moods and stress.

Printable Forms & Documents

Monthly Symptom Record	[ ]	152 Kb
Causes and Symptoms of COPD	[ ]	680 Kb
What Happens When You Have COPD	[ ]	778 Kb
The Importance of Rest and Leisure in COPD	[ ]	430 Kb
Living With COPD	[ ]	324 Kb
Manage Your Diet Helps You Manage COPD	[ ]	248 Kb
Talking To Your Healthcare Provider About COPD Flare-Ups	[ ]	140 Kb
Managing Your Moods - Staying Positive	[ ]	1065 Kb
Managing Your Moods	[ ]	484 Kb
Managing Your Weight Helps You Manage COPD - Eating Healthy for COPD	[ ]	578 Kb
How Healthy Lungs Work	[ ]	316 Kb
Understanding and Living Wih COPD	[ ]	384 Kb
Do You Know Your Medicines?	[ ]	147 Kb
Important Names and Numbers	[ ]	146 Kb
Quit Smoking Sheet	[ ]	152 Kb
Breathing Exercises	[ ]	241 Kb
Talking To Your Healthcare Professional About Diet and Exercise	[ ]	148 Kb
Infections and COPD	[ ]	145 Kb
Managing COPD and Flare-Ups	[ ]	428 Kb
Taking Preventative Steps	[ ]	637 Kb
Dealing With COPD Risks - What About Times When I Can't Avoid Risks?	[ ]	733 Kb
Dealing Wirh COPD Risks - Reducing the Risk of a COPD Flare-Up	[ ]	697 Kb
COPD and Other Conditions	[ ]	597 Kb
Talking To Your Healthcare Professional About COPD and Other Conditions	[ ]	439 Kb
Understanding Your COPD Irritants	[ ]	658 Kb
Managing Your Weight Helps You Manage COPD - Staying Fit with COPD	[ ]	434 Kb
Managing Your Fitness Helps You Manage COPD - Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD	[ ]	149 Kb
Managing Your Fitness Helps You Manage COPD - COPD and a Healthy Weight	[ ]	693 Kb