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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Management: Staying healthy & active

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COPD is manageable.

Important management steps include:

Join a pulmonary rehabilitation
Exercise regularly - Walking is best
Develop an Action Plan with your doctor for when you are unwell
Eat a healthy diet
Join a support group
Learn energy saving tricks
Stay socially connected

This video offers first-hand experiences from people living with COPD. Participants discuss their strategies for staying healthy and active.

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View 'Management: Staying healthy & active' transcript .pdf

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