Please share an interesting fact about copd.

The: The serious risk reduction for general anesthesia is to quit smoking 8 weeks before surgery.

Not: It's a myth that: all people with COPD are smokers. Most are, but there are other causes!

Learn: Learn about pulmonary rehab and the exercises you can do.

Avoid: Avoid smoke, even second hand. Avoid triggers and allergens that may worsen COPD symptoms.

Only: Only about half the people living with COPD know they actually have the disease.

COPD: COPD is in fact two diseases, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Most with COPD have both.

Most: Most people who die with COPD die of related heart disease. Take care of your heart.

Regualr: Regular use of bronchodilators(mdi) or nebs, prn antibiotics and steroids. Tadorza is new to try.

FEV1: Fev1 below 5 l is usually a good indicator of the severity of copd.

There: There is no cure for copd. Best hope is prevention of further deterioration with proper measures.

Using: Using oxygen therapy (if your pulse ox is 88% or less) regularly will add a year to your life!