Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. COPD can cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and excess mucus. The resources in this section will help explain what COPD is, how to manage it, and what to do when symptoms get worse.

Managing COPD

Resources to manage your Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease:

• Breathing Exercises for Members with COPD
• COPD Management
• COPD and a Healthy Diet
• COPD and a Healthy Weight
• Eating Healthy with COPD
• Living with COPD
• Managing Your Diet, Fitness and Moods
• Managing COPD and Flare-Ups
• Managing Your Moods with COPD
• Monthly Symptom Record for Members with COPD
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD
• Staying Fit with COPD
• Staying Positive with COPD
• Taking Preventative Steps to Control COPD
• The Importance of Rest and Leisure with COPD
• Understanding and Living with COPD
• Understanding and Managing Your COPD
• What Happens When You Have COPD? 
• When COPD Symptoms Get Worse

Risks of COPD

• Dealing with COPD Risks - Reducing the Risk of a COPD Flare-Up
• Dealing with COPD Risks - What About Times When I Can't Avoid Risks?
• Infections and COPD
• Understanding Your COPD Irritants

Talking to Your Doctor About COPD

• Talking to Your Healthcare Professional About COPD and Other Conditions
• Talking to Your Healthcare Provider About COPD Flare-Ups
• Important Names and Numbers