Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Diagnosis
Being breathless is not normal.
If you experience any of the following and you are over 40 with a history of smoking, contact your doctor for a lung function test.
- Breathlessness on minimal exertion
- Not being able to do what you used to do
- Chest tightness
- Frequent chest infections
- Productive cough
This 'Speaking From Experience' video clip offers first-hand experiences from people living with COPD. They discuss the impact it has had on their lives and the ways they manage the condition.
View 'Diagnosis' transcript .pdf
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Diagnosis
Clip 1 of 11: COPD
Members Only 3:58 min 4.8 MB
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Impact on employment
Clip 2 of 11: COPD
Members Only 3:59 min 4.8 MB
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Smoking cessation
Clip 3 of 11: COPD
Members Only 9:51 min 11.2 MB
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Pulmonary rehabilitation
Clip 4 of 11: COPD
Play 4:38 min 5.7 MB
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Management: Staying healthy & active
Clip 5 of 11: COPD
Play 6:28 min 7.7 MB
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Mental health
Clip 6 of 11: COPD
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Medication
Clip 7 of 11: COPD
Members Only 3:23 min 4.0 MB
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Vaccinations
Clip 8 of 11: COPD
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Challenges
Clip 9 of 11: COPD
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Support
Clip 10 of 11: COPD
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Words of wisdom
Clip 11 of 11: COPD
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