Videos : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - COPD
COPD is a “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” The term includes two types of chronic (long term) diseases that cause swelling and partial obstruction of the airways (respiratory tract). COPD worsens over time. There is no cure, but it can be treated and controlled. Consult your physician to find out more.
Various information videos can help you manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Click on the following links:
- How to recognize the signs of worsening respiratory conditions (in French)
- What to do when you feel more out of breath (in French)
- How to cope with coughing and secretions (in French)
- How to take your rescue medication (in French)
- What to do if you have symptoms that last more than 48 hours (in French)
- How to prevent infections (in French)
- Video clip summary (in French)
Other videos
There are more videos that explain how to live with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: