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Contents by Chapter
2 Overview of managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
3 The Lungs
4 Lung conditions
5 Lung function tests
6 Managing your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
7 Introduction to pulmonary rehabilitation
8 Breathlessness, breathing control and energy conservation
9 Exercise and physical activity
10 Stopping smoking and preventing a relapse
11 Healthy eating
12 Knowing your medication
13 Inhalation devices
14 Home oxygen therapy
15 Managing stress and anxiety
16 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and swallowing
17 Airway clearance: keeping your lungs clear
18 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and incontinence
19 Community support services
20 Frequently asked questions
21 References
22 Feedback
23 Appendix
Aerobic exercise recording sheet 286.45 Kb
Strength training sheet 287.24 Kb
Feedback Form 335.01 Kb
‘Better Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Patient Guide’ is a funded project of the Statewide COPD Clinical Network,
Clinical Practice Improvement Centre, Queensland Health and The Australian Lung Foundation, COPD National Program.
© The State of Queensland (Queensland Health) and The Australian Lung Foundation 2008
The Queensland Government and The Australian Lung Foundation supports and encourages the dissemination and exchange of information. However, copyright protects this material. The State of Queensland and The Australian Lung Foundation have no objection to this material being reproduced, or being made available online or electronically, but only if they are recognised as the owners and this material remains unaltered.
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ISBN 978-1-921447-43-3
Content Updated November 2008
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