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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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:

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

Managing
Breathlessness

Keeping Active
with a Lung Condition

Keeping Well In
The Cold Weather

Travelling with
a Lung Condition

Information
For Carers

Your
COPD review