Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patient Resources
Education and Guidance to Help You Manage COPD
The care and guidance you receive from your physicians and other caregivers at your regularly scheduled appointments is very important and you should work hard to follow all their recommendations.
It is also very important that you take an active role in managing your own health between appointments. Your participation empowers you to improve your symptoms and positively affect your long-term health.
COPD is a lung disease. Use the acronym L.U.N.G. to remember the things you can do to breathe comfortably:
- Learn about the normal anatomy of lungs and COPD
- Understand the risk factors and triggers
- Notice the symptoms
- Gain Control
Here are some resources to help you stay healthy at home and out of the hospital.
COPD Zones
Understand the common symptoms of COPD, recognize the warning signs of a flare-up, and know when to seek emergency care.
COPD Rescue Kit
Currently available at select UH locations with a doctor’s order, this kit contains instructions and medications to self-manage a COPD flare-up at home with the goal of preventing an emergency room visit or hospitalization.
UH Healthy at Home Virtual Clinic
From virtual consultations with healthcare professionals to home-based fitness and nutrition plans, we’re here to make healthy living convenient, accessible and effective.
UH Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Patients receive personalized education and instruction in exercise, nutrition, stress reduction and smoking cessation in an outpatient setting.
UH Tobacco Treatment and Counseling Program
We offer individual behavioral counseling, medical supervision and numerous resources to assist you in quitting – whether you smoke cigarettes, e-cigarettes or use smokeless tobacco.
Make an Appointment
Your lung health is important. Get expert care.
Call 866-844-2273 today.