LIVING WITH
COPD
COPD ACTION PLAN
What is a COPD Action Plan?
A COPD Action Plan should almost be considered a written contract between you and your doctor or your COPD team. It gives you a clear outline of what triggers your COPD, how you can avoid these triggers, and what to do in case of an exacerbation.4
Your COPD Action Plan will help you know: 4
How and when to take medications
How to know if your symptoms are getting worse
How to identify what triggers your symptoms to worsen
When to call your doctor
When you need to get help right away
How and when to take medications
How to know if your symptoms are getting worse
How to identify what triggers your symptoms to worsen
When to call your doctor
When you need to get help right away
It is very important to continue taking your medication as prescribed, even if you are feeling well.4
TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT COMPILING YOUR COPD ACTION PLAN.
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Prevention and progression
As COPD progresses, it could have a significant impact on your life, with reduced daily/physical activities, exacerbations, impact on work, and social isolation.
Exercise and breathing
When you have COPD, exercise training focuses on improving your endurance, muscle strength and flexibility. Breathing exercises can also be useful.