About COPD
Here you'll learn about what exactly COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is, its symptoms, diagnosis and what you can do to help your condition.
Local Services
Find a cluster of local Merseyside support links and services, useful videos and other sources of digital help, including NHS COPD pack developed for Liverpool residents and the Breathe Programme.
Help and Support
In this section you'll find helpful information for you and anyone who cares for you about local COPD services and support for your physical and mental wellbeing.
Health and Care Video Library
We provide clinicians, patients, their families and carers with easily understandable information in an easily accessible way.
ORCHA mobile apps
ORCHA is a health app evaluation and advisor organisation. It can help you find mobile apps to assist you in measuring your respiratory health, and to learn more information about COPD. Tap on the image below to go the the app directory.
Information
Tap on each image for more information about COPD and the services available to help you.
NHS COPD Pack
A pack on how get the most out of life with COPD and has been developed for Liverpool residents and includes details of local services.
NHS Conditions – COPD
Information on COPD from the NHS website: symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and Living with COPD.
Videos
Tap on the videos below to learn more about COPD. You will find more videos in the Health and Care Video Library.
What is COPD
From the Health and Care Video Library, the UK’s largest collection of health and care videos
How is COPD diagnosed?
From the Health and Care Video Library, the UK’s largest collection of health and care videos
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Published on Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:33:23 GMT
Modified on Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:48:12 GMT
The Breathe Programme
The Breathe Programme is run by a team who specialise in care for people with COPD. It is one of the best ways to keep you well for longer.
The Life Rooms
The Life Rooms provides a wide range of free, short courses to increase recognition, understanding and self management on symptoms such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, self esteem and many more.
Talk Liverpool
It is common for your psychological wellbeing to be impacted by COPD, many people find additional support to keep on top of their wellbeing helps them keep well for longer.
Local Videos
Find more videos at The Breathe Programme
Coping with Chronic Respiratory Disease
This short video will provide you with a brief over view of chronic respiratory conditions, tips and advice on how to manage your condition.
Breathlessness Management
This breathlessness management video, focuses on breathlessness management strategies.
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Published on Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:37:35 GMT
Modified on Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:21:54 GMT
Inhalers
View more inhalers and medicines at RightBreathe.
Eklira 322micrograms
60 doses. The active ingredients in his inhaler are Aclidinium bromide, 375micrograms per dose. This is a dry powder inhaler with a dose counter, produced by AstraZeneca UK Ltd.
Fostair 100micrograms/ dose + 6micrograms/ dose
120 doses. The active ingredients in his inhaler are Beclometasone, 100micrograms per dose and Formoterol 6micrograms per dose. This is a pressurised aerosol inhaler with a dose counter, produced by Chiesi Ltd.
Information
Videos
These videos will explore some of the different types of medications that you may use to manage your respiratory symptoms and other useful tips. You will find more videos in the Health and Care Video Library.
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Published on Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:34:10 GMT
Modified on Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:13:54 GMT
Information
Citizens Advice Bureau Referrals
Advice services available through Citizen Advice Bureau digital and telephone channels.
Talk Liverpool
It is common for your psychological wellbeing to be impacted by COPD. Many people find additional support to keep on top of their wellbeing helps them keep well for longer.
British Lung Foundation Programme
If you have any questions about your condition, The British Lung Foundation have a helpline open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday on 03000 030 555.
Videos
Take a look at the videos below about self-care and helping your COPD. You will find more videos in the Health and Care Video Library.
Self-help tips for fatigue and breathlessness
From the Health and Care Video Library, the UK’s largest collection of health and care videos
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Published on Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:36:31 GMT
Modified on Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:07:06 GMT
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Published on Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:27:41 GMT
Modified on Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:19:46 GMT