Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Pulmonary rehabilitation
If you have COPD, pulmonary rehabilitation can help you. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a combination of education about COPD and gentle exercise. Participants in pulmonary rehabilitation have the following to say about it:
"I was individually assessed and helped to exercise at my own limit."
"I enjoyed being with other people in a similar situation."
"It helped me understand what was happening to me and how to properly use my medications."
To find out more about pulmonary rehabilitation, call The Australian Lung Foundation on 1 800 654 301
This 'Speaking From Experience' video clip offers first-hand experiences from people living with COPD. Participants discuss their experience of pulmonary rehabilitation.
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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
Members Only 7:54 min 9.4 MB
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Words of wisdom
Clip 11 of 11: COPD
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