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WebThe COPD Foundation’s Education and Support Framework is positioned at the intersection of the patient, caregiver and health care provider communities. Our team’s dual mission …

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Nutrition for Someone with COPD COPD Foundation

WebAsk your health care provider, if you are on continuous oxygen, if you should increase your flow rate during meals. Do not adjust your oxygen flow without talking with your health …

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Journal of the COPD …

WebVolume 11, Issue 2 - 2024. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation is an open access, peer-reviewed medical/scientific journal dedicated to …

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COPD and Exercise COPD Foundation

WebRemember to consult your health care professional before beginning any new exercise or activity. An April 2020 recommendation from Harry Rossiter, PhD (UCLA) on the …

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Patient-Centered Outcomes in COPD Journal of the

WebRasch Modelling. One of the major advances in the assessment of patient-centered outcomes in COPD during this 10-year period (2004-2014) was the introduction of item …

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COPD 101 COPD Foundation

WebCOPD 101 is an overview of key clinical concepts for COPD, including risk factors, epidemiology, screening and diagnostics, and treatment strategies. This presentation is …

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COPD Causes and Risk Factors COPD Foundation

WebWork with your health care team to avoid acute exacerbations! A Genetic Link to COPD. A disease called alpha-1 antitrypsin (al-fa-one an-tee-trip-sin) deficiency (dee-fi-shin-see) is …

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Dental Health and Daily Respiratory Symptoms in COPD Journal …

WebOral Health Examination. In addition to filling out questionnaires regarding dental hygiene habits, all participants completed the Oral Health Impact Profile – 14 (OHIP) on the first …

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Hospital to Home COPD Foundation

WebHealth Care Professionals. When you’re in the hospital you might not be seen every day by your primary health care provider. It’s becoming more common that your hospital care is …

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COPD Public Policy Issues COPD Foundation

WebThe vast state and federal authority over reimbursement policies and the design of incentives and penalty programs should be exercised to ensure that the health system …

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COPD Education and Support

WebThe COPD Foundation’s Education and Support Team serves at the intersection of the patient, caregiver and health care provider communities. Our team’s dual mission is to …

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IMPACT Lung Health COPD Foundation

WebDespite being the 4th leading cause of death and the 3rd most common cause of disability in the U.S., COPD research ranks 176th in federal funding 1. We advocate for increased …

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COPD Foundation Educational Materials

WebCOPD Foundation Guides for Better Living are comprehensive educational booklets for use by individuals with COPD and their families, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, COPD …

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Your Lungs and the Environment COPD Foundation

WebRoughly 15% of all COPD cases in Western societies have been attributed to occupational exposures. While certain exposures such as asbestos, silica dust, and …

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COPD360music Harmonicas for Health COPD Foundation

WebHarmonicas for Health®. Music to Maximize the Lungs. Shortness of breath is one of the most common symptoms of chronic lung disease. The Harmonicas for Health program, …

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The COPD Caregiver COPD Foundation

WebWorking as a team with your loved one's health care provider is helpful for both the caregiver and patient. The "shared care" treatment approach lets patients, caregivers …

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COPD360coach COPD Foundation

WebPeer Health coaches are patients or caregivers (peers) who are trained to support other patients and help them manage their condition. For example, peer health coaches can …

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MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT-What COPD Patients Need to Know

WebThis article was written by Jamie Sullivan, MPH and reviewed by David Mannino, MD, Ruth Tal-Singer, PhD, Byron Thomashow, MD, Stephanie Williams, BS, …

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COPD Population Management in the Home Health Setting

WebWhat is population health management? Population Health Management--or PHM--is defined as a health-care approach which focuses on “the health outcomes of …

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Staying Healthy with COPD COPD Foundation

WebDiet is very important in COPD management. Because a person with COPD uses a large amount of calories just to breathe, it is important that you get enough “healthy” calories …

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