This course focuses on day-to-day self-management of COPD. It covers recognizing and responding to exacerbations (Action Plan steps), when to call the office versus 911, strategies to prevent exacerbations (hand hygiene, avoiding sick contacts, quitting smoking), detailed instructions for pursed-lip breathing and the Huff Cough, how to build strength despite breathlessness, and what information to report to your pulmonologist about breathlessness episodes.
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Action Plan: Step 1 – rescue inhaler; Step 2 – call if it is not working
Clear signs that warrant calling the office or 911
Prevention: handwashing, avoiding sick people, quitting smoking
Pursed-lip breathing technique (step-by-step)
Huff Cough technique for clearing mucus
Build strength gradually; use pursed-lip breathing during activity
What to report about breathlessness to your pulmonologist
