Free COPD Resources

Being informed about the choices available to you is an essential part of managing COPD. We’ve brought together a selection of resources from trusted organisations to help you build your knowledge of the condition.

British Lung Foundation

• A short overview of COPD, with a useful infographic-style diagram of the pulmonary system.
• An overview of the various forms of COPD treatment, from smoking cessation through to surgery.
• Useful publications, free to download.
• A self-assessment ‘patient passport’ to guide conversations with your healthcare team.

COPD Foundation

• A wealth of information and support from the foundation’s homepage.
• A detailed explanation of COPD for patients looking for more insight into the condition.

Healthy Lungs for Life/The European Lung Foundation

• A downloadable infographic about the disease.
• A factsheet on living well with COPD.
• A free guide to living an active life with COPD.
• Explanation of spirometry test and results.

The European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations (EFA) 

• COPD explained.
• Current research into COPD and other diseases.

COPD.com (For US patients)

• Making a COPD plan
• Talking to your doctor
• Learn the COPD basics

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