COPD Foundation

Last week, COPD Foundation and Bronchiectasis and NTM Association communities convened for a day of lung health advocacy on Capitol Hill. Together, 54 advocates from 28 states met with representatives to ask that they advance our lung health policy priorities. #IMPACTLungHealth

If the majority of patients are using their medication incorrectly, we have to ask: How can we better support them? Read our blog to explore practical strategies for improving device use and supporting patients effectively: copdf.co/copd-device-ad…

Patients with #COPD often do not use their inhalers as prescribed. Researchers used phone interviews to better understand inhaler nonadherence. Read what they learned in the Journal of the COPD Foundation journal.copdfoundation.org/jcopdf/id/1575…

Virtual pulmonary rehab programs may be more accessible in some communities. But what about individuals on oxygen--can they safely participate in virtual pulmonary rehab? Read more in the Journal of the COPD Foundation journal.copdfoundation.org/jcopdf/id/1533…

Tom Krueger has had a lifechanging experience attending pulmonary rehab while using supplemental oxygen. According to Tom, “Pulmonary rehab really does wonders. It taught me that you can do more before you get breathlessness." copdf.co/PR-stories #PulmonaryRehabWeek

During #PulmonaryRehabWeek, we are reminded that every action matters. The COPD Foundation is proud to be a part of a global coalition working together to establish COPD as a public health priority. Learn more and get involved with #SpeakUpforCOPD at speakupforcopd.com

Expand your knowledge on the benefits of pulmonary rehab for people living with chronic lung conditions in part two of our #PulmonaryRehabWeek podcast series. Listen at copdf.co/PRpodcast2

Are you up to date with the latest clinical practice guidelines from the American Thoracic Society (ATS)? Advance your knowledge during #PulmonaryRehabWeek! Our latest blog post by Mike Hess MPH, RRT, RPFT, delves into the updates: copdf.co/PR-HCPs

#PulmonaryRehabWeek is an annual event presenting a shared opportunity to educate community members about pulmonary rehab and highlight pulmonary rehab champions. Learn more about @AACVPR pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation weeks at aacvpr.org/Cardiac-Pulmon…

Join us to celebrate #PulmonaryRehabWeek by exploring the role of pulmonary rehabilitation in managing lung conditions in this special podcast series. This episode is the first part of a two-part series. Listen at copdf.co/PRpodcast1

What is pulmonary rehab? - Support - Education - Exercise - & More! Learn more about pulmonary rehab at copdf.co/PulmonaryRehab #PulmonaryRehabWeek

Pulmonary rehab can be a surprising experience. Hear from our all-star COPD Foundation Captain, Karen D., about what she learned through the process. Happy 80th birthday, Karen! #PulmonaryRehabWeek

Join us to celebrate #PulmonaryRehabWeek! Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) combines supervised exercise training, health education, and breathing techniques to help people with chronic lung disease improve their strength, stamina, and overall quality of life.

The COPD Foundation Nebulizer Consortium conducted a survey with patients and clinicians of the #COPD Foundation community to better understand patients and health care providers' perception of nebulizers and nebulizer utilization in clinical practice.  doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S…

@cphfutures Just released: The Delphi study highlights key global challenges in prevention, diagnosis, and management of COPD offering actionable solutions to address these gaps. cifs.dk/read-listen/re… Don't miss this new report providing insights on the future of #COPD care.

Researchers examined how rates of ED visits, hospitalizations, and 30-day readmissions for #COPD flare-ups differed across neighborhoods in one county in Texas over a 5-year period. Read more in the Journal of the COPD Foundation journal.copdfoundation.org/jcopdf/id/1574…

Now available on demand on @medliveofficial: This expert-led CME program explores type 2 inflammation and eosinophils in COPD and offers practical, guideline-based strategies to individualize care, including the use of emerging biologic therapies. bit.ly/3LyUpBL

Better access to COPD care starts with the right support. Our collaboration with specialty pharmacies helps patients spend less time navigating the prescription process and more time focusing on their health. Blog: copdf.co/SpecialtyPharm…. Learn more: directrx.com

If you are a person with #COPD, your experience could make a difference in shaping the future of care (and even a cure) for COPD. Visit our webpage to see if there is an opportunity for you to make a difference today at copdf.co/explore-studies #research #clinicaltrials

Did you know? People with COPD are about 16 times more likely to get #NTMLungDisease. Because symptoms of NTM lung disease are similar to other lung conditions, some people may go years without a diagnosis. Learn more at copdf.co/WhatIsNTM #RareDiseaseDay