Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Managing Your COPD See All Pulmonary Rehabilitation Care  See All Managing Symptoms See All Managing Medications and Equipment See All Self-Care See All Preventing Complications See All  Overview of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Care PM&R is a medical specialty that works to restore function for a person who has been disabled due to a disease, disorder, or injury. ...more  Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Care A pulmonary rehab program can help people with long-term (chronic) lung diseases. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMandR) Treatment Team in Your Health Care Team Learn about the different specialists who make up the rehabilitation treatment team....more  Patient and Family in Your Health Care Team You as the patient and your family are the most important members of the rehab team....more  Signs of Respiratory Distress in Managing Symptoms It's important to learn the symptoms of respiratory distress to know how to respond appropriately. ...more  Inhalers and Nebulizers for Asthma in Managing Medications and Equipment Inhalers and nebulizers deliver medicine directly to the lungs. They cause fewer side effects than medicine taken by mouth or injection. ...more  Managing COPD: Medicines for Long-Term Control in Managing Medications and Equipment You may need several types of medicine to control your COPD symptoms. You may take some of these medicines using an inhaler. Others you may take by mouth. ...more  Influenza (Flu) in Immunizations Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory tract infection that spreads easily. It is caused by a virus. ...more  Pneumonia in Immunizations Pneumonia is an infection of one or both of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or chemical irritants. It is a serious infection or inflammation in which the air sacs fill with pus and other liquid. ...more  COPD: End-of-Life Care in Emotional Support What kind of care would you want if you were no longer able to speak for yourself? Read on to learn how to prepare. ...more  Traveling with a Chronic Condition in Preventing Complications See your healthcare provider as early as possible before you leave on your trip. Discuss any risks that may be involved and plan for immunizations, medicine, and medical devices you may need while you're away. ...more