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 […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a term that is used to describe a mixture of lung conditions. These conditions include: Chronic bronchitis which is a narrowing of the airway. Emphysema which is due to damage to the delicate alveoli (air sacs). A mix of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. However, people will have different symptoms and experiences […]
Self management is about growing in confidence and gaining new skills, to help you manage your condition. This will be done with support from your health care professionals, carers and family. This does not mean that you have to cope alone or that the health care professionals are abandoning you. Self management is about you […]
