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People diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) know that it is a serious and debilitating condition requiring ongoing medical attention...
Learn about some of the communication barriers between providers and patients when it comes to talking about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)...
General steps for using a nebulizer, a machine that delivers a fine, steady mist of medicine through a mouthpiece or mask. If you have asthma, chronic...
General steps for using a dry powder inhaler, a device that contains pre-set doses of medicine in powder form. If you have asthma, chronic obstructive...
General steps for using a metered-dose inhaler, a device that contains a canister of medicine. If you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
This lung-shaped tri-fold highlights common symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and encourages readers to talk to a health care...
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To request quantities of publications greater than the copy limit, please contact the NHLBI Center for Health Information between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, by telephone at 1-877-NHLBI4U (1-877-645-2448) or email at nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov.This handout provides a an overview of the COPD National Action Plan, its development, and five goals.