Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Challenges
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a long term disease of the lungs which causes shortness of breath and includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is one of the leading causes of death and preventable hospitalisation in Australia and places a heavy burden on patients and the healthcare system.
The Australian Lung Foundation encourages those with symptoms of breathlessness and regular productive cough to see their doctor and ask for a simple lung function test.
This 'Speaking from Experience' video clip offers first-hand experiences from people living with COPD. They discuss the day to day challenges they face in managing their condition.
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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
Members Only 4:25 min 5.3 MB
