Description

Overview:

This NEWLY UPDATED 2019/20 edition covers more information about chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). Follows AACVPR guidelines and current standards of care. Provides patients with the self-care tools they need to minimize symptoms and improve the quality of their lives. Encourages patients to participate in their pulmonary rehabilitation.  Many additional pages with more information for you to share with your patients!

Includes information on:

• • Normal lung function, copd, restrictive diseases
• • Medications, spray and dry-powder inhalers, nebulizers
• • Oxygen use guidelines
• • Breathing exercises, clearing lungs
• • Physical activity, nutrition guidelines
• • Managing triggers, smoking cessation
• • Anxiety, emotions, staying active
• • Energy saving suggestions