What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease known as COPD, affects over 100,000 people in Scotland. Although 3.8% of adults in Scotland have been diagnosed with COPD, we know many others are living with symptoms which have not yet been diagnosed. Although there is no cure, there is a lot that you can do to manage your condition with the support of Health professionals, carers and family.
Click on the links below for more information about COPD:
- Asthma & Lung UK – What is COPD?
- Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland – COPD Information and Support
- My Lungs My Life – What is COPD?
Self-management and how it can help
Self-management is a term used to include all the actions taken by people to recognise, treat and manage their own health. They may do this independently or in partnership with their healthcare providers. Being knowledgeable about your COPD helps you to be an equal partner in your care. Click on the link below for more information about:
- What self management is
- How you can start self management
- Setting goals
- SMART goals
- Making progress
- Self-management tips from people living with COPD
- What to do if you have a set back
Other resources you might find useful:
Further Information About COPD