COPD Social Media Resources to Help People #BreatheBetter
Raise awareness about COPD by sharing these graphics on your social media channels.
Manage your COPD
Eat a healthy diet, see your doctor regularly, get help quitting smoking, follow your treatment plan, check the air quality where you live, stay physically active, learn about pulmonary rehabilitation, foster your mental health, avoid lung irritants, stay current on vaccines.
Poor outdoor air quality and high levels of outdoor allergens can affect COPD.
- Extreme hot/cold/humid/dry weather. Exhaust and gas fumes.
- Pollen from trees and grass.
- Dust from construction sites and roadwork.
Staying up to date on vaccines is important for people living with COPD.
COPD can put you at higher risk for complications from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Talk to a healthcare provider
Talk to a healthcare provider about: symptoms like wheezing, chest tightness, ongoing cough with mucus, or shortness of breath; vaccines for flu, RSV, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19; COPD management after a diagnosis.
Breathe Better with COPD.
Learn about pulmonary rehabilitation. It's like going to the gym for your lungs.
Protect Your Lungs from COPD.
Ask for help quitting smoking. You don't have to do it alone!
Caregiving can be hard. Look out for signs of stress or depression:
- Always feeling tired
- Getting sick often
- Losing interest in activities you used to enjoy
- Feeling irritated, impatient, or forgetful
Common risk factors for COPD
- Age 40+
- History of smoking
- Long-term exposure to lung irritants
- Rare genetic condition Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency